Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs Take 5 Oil Change Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs Take 5 Oil Change 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
Take 5 Oil Change Franchise
Investment $266,100 - $995,100$216,469 - $905,490
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19871984
Year Franchised 19982016
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
Take 5 Oil Change Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Our ideal candidate is someone looking for a high margin franchise investment and who should: Have a net worth of $1.5M+. Be an experienced business owner or a Franchise Owner of another brand who is looking to diversify, build wealth, and be first to market. Have management experience and a mentorship mentality. Have strong operations experience.

    Financing Options

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    Take 5 Oil Change Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    Take 5 Oil Change Franchise
    Training Ongoing training available On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 55 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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
    Take 5 Oil Change Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Take 5 Oil Change

    "Take
    We are Take 5, and we are proud to be the industry disruptor and automotive franchise to own. We took inspiration from the hospitality industry to transform the mundane task of getting an oil change into an enjoyable customer-focused experience. Our revolutionary drive-through oil change services can be found in over 500 locations in 18 states. As we continue to expand our brand, our immediate focus is to grow our brand presence through franchising in the Southeast United States.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new (ground-up) Take 5 Oil Change Center franchise is $683,804 to $905,490.
    This includes $111,000 to $124,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a conversion Take 5 Oil Change Center franchise is $216,469 to $463,000.
    This includes $86,000 to $124,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation under the Area Development Agreement is $35,000 to $210,000.
    This includes $35,000 to $210,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

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