Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs Indy Lube Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Investment $181,000 - $3,158,500$250,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$7,500
Royalty Fee 4-6%5%
Advertising Fee 3%5%
Year Founded 19861986
Year Franchised 19881989
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years +5-10
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years +5-10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    Indy Lube 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
    Indy Lube Franchise
    Training -Headquarters 2-3 Weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing: At Additional Cost

    Central Purchasing: At Additional Cost

    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
    Indy Lube 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 Indy Lube

    INDY LUBE oil change centers specialize in fluid maintenance of both passenger and light industrial vehicles. Each INDY LUBE facility is up-scale with a spacious reception room with television, wallpaper and courtesy phone. The INDY LUBE full-service oil change includes a 20-point safety and fluid check. Each center also has a point-of-sale computer system.