Valvoline Instant Oil Change

$VIOCF500 #32
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryOil-Change Services
Locations2,039
Franchisee Count1,071
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$192,375
Item 7 Midpoint$1,837,963
Item 7 High$3,483,550
Royalty FeesFor the first 12 months of the initial term, 2% of Adjusted Gross (“AGR”); Revenue for the second 12 months of the initial term, 3% of AGR, then 6% of AGR or a graduated royalty rate between 4% and 6% of AGR.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open6
ParentValvoline Inc.
Founded1988
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business36
Began FranchisingAugust 1, 1988
HQLexington, KY
Executives15
Main Phone(859) 357-7000
FDD IssuedDecember 26, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2021 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. offers license and development agreements for the establishment and operation of quick-service oil change centers that provide engine oil changes, chassis lubrication, preventive maintenance, and other automotive services.

Franchisees must purchase a POS System costing between $15,000 and $30,000, which includes a Central Web Application for managing operations. VIOCF provides access to the Operating Manual and requires electronic mail and high-speed internet for operations.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. offers license and development agreements for the establishment and operation of quick-service oil change centers that provide engine oil changes, chassis lubrication, preventive maintenance, and other automotive services.

Read Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 4 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.

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