Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Our signature 10 Minute Oil Change and 22 point safety check is performed professionally while the customer relaxes in her car. Our broad service offering that goes beyond quick oil change, includes tire sales and service, brakes, air conditioning, tune ups, and full mechanical repair.

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

About Us

EXPRESS OIL CHANGEĀ® & Service Center is one of the leading automotive service providers in the South with over 185 locations across ten states. Throughout our 31 year history, our oil change process has been refined to give our customers the quickest oil change around while still providing the highest quality service and premium vehicle maintenance checks.

Why Us

In addition to the strong fact that we outpace the industry in all key business metrics, there are numerous additional fundamental reasons to join us. Our model for success has allowed our franchisees to build their own business and create their own future. The model has proven itself and is exemplified by a 99% survival rate of all stores built from the ground up over the last 10 years, a rare accomplishment in the franchise industry. If you appreciate a proven system, honed through over 30 years of operational experience, allow us to detail what sets us apart from other franchise concepts:

  • Our simple, customer-centric process creates loyalty and repeat business.
  • Our outstanding "A" locations and rigorously researched target markets.
  • Our recruitment, training and retention of superior personnel.
  • Our unique, high margin dual business concept of preventative maintenance and auto repair.
  • Our unparalleled support team, combining decades of success in every facet of the business.
  • Our proprietary management with proven operational efficiency and overall management effectiveness.

Company Details

Established: 1979
First Unit Franchised: 1986
Franchised Units: 115
Company Owned Units: 135
States Registered In: The Registration states of VA, IN, IL

Non-registration states with existing stores, or desire for stores are: FL, NC, MS, LA, AR, TX, OK, AZ, KS, MO, UT, WI, IL, OH, IN, PA, VA, WV

Support and Training Offered By Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Franchisees DO NOT NEED ANY PREVIOUS AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: 8 weeks of training for Franchisee / operating partner. PLUS, two additional weeks for the initial store crew at our stores in Birmingham, with Express Oil Change corporate picking up cost of training and hotel for store crew.
Other Info: No passive ownership, however franchisees may form partnerships with investors and operators, where the 'investor' owning the majority stake, etc.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise.

What does a Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise Cost?

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $375,000
Total Investment: $1,900,000 to $2,400,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty: 5%
Ad: 0% collected, require 3% spent by franchisee
Average Number of Employees: 7
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Is Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers a Home Based franchise?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchisees make. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Looking for International franchisees?

No. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Maintenance, Automotive, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchises for Sale

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