Oil Can Henry's vs Mr. Lube Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oil Can Henry's vs Mr. Lube including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Oil Can Henry's Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Investment $135,000 - $212,000$300,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19721976
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oil Can Henry's Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Oil Can Henry's Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Oil Can Henry's Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    Training Training available on an ongoing basis & as requested-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Oil Can Henry's Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Oil Can Henry's

    Oil Can Henry’s is now Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Oil Can Henry's was founded in 1972 and began franchising in 1988. It was a private company with more than 40 locations across the United States, and was based in Portland, Oregon.

    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.