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Buy a Jiffy Lube Franchise

Jiffy Lube, founded in 1971 in Ogden, Utah, by Edwin H. Washburn and popularized through rapid franchising by Jim Hindman from 1979, is a leading quick-service oil change and automotive maintenance brand. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell (since 2002 via Pennzoil-Quaker State), it operates over 2,000 franchise locations across North America, offering 10-minute Signature Service Oil Changes, tire rotations, wiper replacements, and fluid checks with ASE-certified techs using high-quality Pennzoil products. This 100% franchised, drive-thru model emphasizes convenience for busy drivers, preventive maintenance to extend vehicle life, and eco-friendly recycling, serving 22M+ customers yearly in the resilient $40B+ U.S. quick lube sector amid aging fleets and EV transitions.

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Why buy a Jiffy Lube Franchise?

Proven Shell-backed model delivers recurring revenue from loyal drivers, high margins on upsells, and protected territories in evergreen auto care for steady cash flow and scalability.

Jiffy Lube Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1971

    • Franchising Since

      1979

    • New Startup Cost

      $232,000 – $520,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $3,500

      plus franchisor's actual expenses

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1.5%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      2083

    • New Units Opened *

      67

    • Units Transferred *

      51

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,084,034

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Jiffy Lube – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Comprehensive 2-week training at Houston headquarters covers operations, customer service, and business management; ongoing tools include site selection, marketing via national campaigns, inventory supply through Shell, and tech like online scheduling. Multi-unit development incentives and field audits ensure scalability with low royalties.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Entrepreneurs with sales acumen and $250K+ liquidity; suits multi-unit operators valuing automotive stability, community presence, and semi-absentee potential post-launch.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Multiple Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings; Franchisee of the Year honors like 2025 NAPA awards to top operators; recognized by National Lubrication Association for operational excellence and growth.

  4. Industry / Market

    U.S. quick lube market grows 5-7% yearly to $45B+ by 2025, driven by 280M+ vehicles, deferred maintenance recovery, and convenience demand—recession-proof as essential service.

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