Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs Active Tire Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs Active Tire including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Investment $181,000 - $3,158,500$130,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4-6%6%
Advertising Fee 3%2.5%
Year Founded 19861982
Year Franchised 19881983
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    We’re passionate about cars, as you might expect. But we’re really in the business of taking care of people. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) people are our greatest asset. We bring the quality of the Valvoline brand to the do-it-for-me quick lube customer. Today we have 900+ VIOC locations coast to coast, and we serve
    9 million customers a year. We don’t just change oil; we protect one of our customers’ most valuable investments. Because they rely on their vehicles, they rely on Valvoline Instant Oil Change.
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a division of The Valvoline Co. and was created in 1986 with the purchase of quick-lube centers throughout New York, Minneapolis and Michigan. The public company began franchising in 1988 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

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    #57 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #20 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





    About Active Tire

    Since 1982 Active Green + Ross has operated Southern Ontario's premier chain of Complete Tire & Auto Centres with over 65 locations in Ontario to serve you.

    We offer our customers a complete line and selection of passenger and light truck tires from the worlds premier tire manufacturers, such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal and Yokohama.

    All Active Green + Ross locations offer complete general automotive service and repairs to most car and light truck models. Special emphasis is placed on Preventative Maintenance repairs such as brakes, suspension and front end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing and lube & oil changes.

    To schedule your next car or light truck vehicle maintenance service appointment or to purchase tires, please use our interactive tire & auto centre finder to locate the Active Green + Ross nearest you.