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Buy a Costa Oil Franchise

Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change is a family-owned automotive franchise built around one focused service: fast, affordable oil changes. Customers stay in their vehicle for a drive-thru, 10-minute service with no appointment and no high-pressure upselling, paired with a standard 18-point inspection performed by certified technicians across all makes and models.

The brand launched in 2013 and began franchising in 2014, and now runs more than 70 locations nationwide with plans to pass 100. It franchises across roughly 20 states and uses a compact, modular building format that fits smaller sites such as shopping-center lots and converted commercial property. Costa Oil is independent of the major oil companies, leaving franchisees free to source supply competitively rather than buy from a mandated vendor.

The model is deliberately simple: a narrow service menu, a small footprint and lower staffing than full-service auto shops. Its motto, “the most educated customer will choose us,” and a staff commission structure tied to service rather than add-on sales shape how units are run day to day.

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Why buy a Costa Oil Franchise?

Buying a Costa Oil franchise offers entry into the essential, recession-resistant auto-maintenance category through a brand that has kept its concept narrow and repeatable. Oil changes are a routine, recurring need, and Costa Oil’s fast, no-upsell positioning is designed to drive repeat visits and word-of-mouth in a category where convenience and trust matter.

The compact modular format keeps start-up costs and overhead lower than full-service shops and widens the range of viable sites, while an absentee-friendly structure suits owners who want to oversee rather than operate hands-on. Independence from the oil majors lets the brand negotiate supply through alliances such as Service Champ, and national visibility from NASCAR and Havoline racing sponsorships supports brand awareness at the local level.

Costa Oil Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $54,900

    • Initial Investment

      $155,750 - $1,879,900

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6.50%

  • Training & Support

    • 20 hours on the job training

    • 20 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Costa Oil – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive structured initial training of 20 hours in the classroom and 20 hours on the job, covering service procedures, customer handling and operations. Ongoing support spans unit operations, product ordering, pricing guidance and administrative procedures, plus marketing assistance and a suite of marketing software. Operations run on the PM Attendant point-of-sale system for inventory, sales and customer data, and purchasing alliances with Service Champ and oil distributors help secure competitive supply. Buyers of an existing Costa Oil unit should confirm what transfer training and PM Attendant access carry over at sale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Costa Oil suits a customer-service-minded operator with management ability rather than a hands-on mechanic; automotive experience is not required, as the franchisor provides initial training. The model rewards process discipline and consistency, since the value proposition rests on fast, reliable service and a no-upsell promise. Because units can run with a managed team, the brand fits owners comfortable hiring and overseeing staff and handling local marketing, whether semi-absentee or owner-operator. Strong attention to service standards and community visibility helps build the repeat custom the model depends on.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Costa Oil has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies three times, most recently ranking No. 3008 in 2024 on three-year revenue growth of 166%. The brand also recognises top operators internally, naming a Franchisee of the Year at its 2024 Franchise Convention across categories including customer care and operational efficiency. Wider visibility comes through NASCAR and motorsport sponsorships. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, online reviews and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US oil change service market was estimated at about $8.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 5.9% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research), supported by more than 230 million licensed US drivers and vehicles being kept on the road longer. Quick-lube and express formats lead the category as drivers favour fast, appointment-free service. Routine oil changes are non-deferrable maintenance, giving the category resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local demand depends on traffic patterns, nearby competition and the catchment around the specific site.

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