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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
3499 Blazer Pkwy.
Lexington, KY 40509


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Business Description

Offers licenses for the establishment and operation of a business which provides a quick oil change, chassis lubrication and routine maintenance checks on automobiles. The licensor and/or its affiliates will offer (to qualified prospects) leasing programs for equipment, signage, POS systems and mortgage based financing for land, building.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

468

60.8%
Company-Owned Units:30239.2%
 
Total Operating Units:
770
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:770100%In 41 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
770
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Ohio84
2. Minnesota67
3. Michigan57

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $600K
Cash Investment:$400K
Total Investment:$121K-1.3MM
Average Total Investment:$706K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 15,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 84
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Classroom/OJT/On-Site Training3+ Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 45

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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