Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs American Transmissions Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
American Transmissions Franchise
Investment $181,000 - $3,158,500$80,000 - $120,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4-6%7%
Advertising Fee 3%3%/$400/week
Year Founded 19861981
Year Franchised 19881985
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years +15
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years +15
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
American Transmissions Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    American Transmissions 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
    American Transmissions Franchise
    Training -Home Office, Plymouth, MI 14 Days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    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)

    		Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    American Transmissions Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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.

    "Entrepreneur

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





    About American Transmissions

    American Transmissions has been providing quality transmission service, repairs, and maintenance at reasonable prices, during our long existence. Did you know that American Transmissions has provided transmission service to many local and state Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, School Districts, and local governments, as well as, some of the largest and smallest company’s auto fleets in Southeast, Michigan? They choose American Transmissions because they get the most value for their auto service dollars. Thanks for choosing American Transmissions for your drive-train service needs. You can trust American Transmissions for a job well done, because we are "The Dealership Alternative”