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Buy an Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is a full-service automotive maintenance franchise founded in 1979 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The brand opened its first franchise location in 1984 and has since grown to more than 400 locations across 19 states, with its strongest presence in the Southeast and continued expansion through the South and Midwest.

The business model pairs a drive-in 10-minute oil change (performed while the customer stays in the vehicle, with a 22-point safety check included) with a full range of mechanical and tire services including brakes, alignment, AC repair, diagnostics, and suspension work. Locations are staffed exclusively by full-time certified technicians, and crew members share in weekly store performance, a structure tied to service consistency and customer retention.

In 2018, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers merged with Mavis Discount Tire, joining a family of automotive service brands that also includes Brakes Plus, Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy Tire and Auto Service. The brand’s corporate home remains in Birmingham, Alabama, and franchise locations continue to operate under the Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers identity.

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Why buy an Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise?

Buying an Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchise means entering a high-frequency, non-discretionary service category where repeat visits are a structural feature of the business. The brand’s multi-service model covers oil changes, tires, brakes, AC repair, and full mechanical work, giving a single location multiple revenue streams and broad customer appeal.

J.D. Power has ranked Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers #1 in customer satisfaction for aftermarket quick oil changes for three consecutive years, a brand credential that buyers of an existing unit directly inherit. The brand also offers the Michelin Promise Plan on tire purchases. The 2018 integration into the Mavis Discount Tire family adds purchasing scale and operational infrastructure, while the crew profit-sharing structure supports technician retention and service consistency.

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $35,000

    • Initial Investment

      $1,863,000 - $2,716,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 324 hours on the job training

    • 12 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees complete an 8-week training program covering 12 hours of classroom instruction and 324 hours of on-the-job training across operations, customer service, and staff management. The franchisor provides a proprietary POS customer tracking system with back-office reporting, access to group purchasing co-ops for parts and supplies, and marketing support covering social media, SEO, and loyalty programs. Field operations coaching continues after opening, with a certified trainer available during the first year. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and POS system access transfer to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers franchisee is a business-focused operator who manages a team of six to eight full-time employees, including certified mechanics. Prior automotive experience is not required; franchisees are trained to hire qualified technicians and manage daily operations rather than perform repairs themselves. Strong communication skills, a hands-on management approach, and the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment are central to the role. Operators who invest in local community presence and customer relationship quality will find it directly supports repeat business in this model.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has earned J.D. Power recognition as the top-ranked brand in customer satisfaction for aftermarket quick oil changes for three consecutive years, most recently in the 2025 J.D. Power US Aftermarket Service Index study, where it scored 845, ahead of Take 5 and Jiffy Lube in its segment. The brand's membership in the Mavis family of automotive service brands adds institutional credibility and scale. For resale buyers, the J.D. Power recognition should be weighed alongside local customer reviews, online ratings, and the specific territory's community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US oil change service market was valued at approximately $8.1 billion in 2024, with annual growth forecast at around 5.9% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. Demand is driven by an aging US vehicle fleet; with the average vehicle age over 11 years, more cars require regular maintenance to stay roadworthy. Oil changes, tire services, and preventive mechanical work are recurring, non-discretionary expenditures that hold up across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local vehicle density, the presence of competing quick-lube operators, and the strength of the unit's existing customer base all factor into territory performance.

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