Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs Mr. Lube Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs Mr. Lube including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Investment $266,100 - $995,100$300,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871976
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    Training Ongoing training available-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 34% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers

    Founded by Larry Dahl, Oilstop centers provide drive-thru oil changes. The company also offers gear treatment, power drain service, PCV valve replacement, engine stop leak service, internal engine cleaning, engine treatment, fuel system cleaners and other services.

    About Mr. Lube

    With 92 stores and growing, Mr. Lube Canada is the industry leader in Canada's franchise automotive maintenance market. 100% Canadian owned, Mr. Lube Canada is committed to providing a franchise system offering a range of premium vehicle maintenance services in a clean, efficient, first-class manner at convenient retail outlets.

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    #18 in Canada's Top franchises.