Year began: 1979 Franchising since: 1983
Former gas station manager Jim Lunceford founded Express Oil Change in 1979 after hearing about a West Coast business that offered quick oil changes. Lunceford brought the concept to Alabama, opened four centers and began franchising in 1984.
In 1996, franchisees Joe Watson and Ricky Brooks purchased Express Oil Change from Lunceford and began expanding the company into Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas. Two years later, the company purchased Tune-Up Clinics, a 28-store chain based in Atlanta. Twenty-five Tune-Up Clinic locations became Express Oil Change centers after the purchase.
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1880 Southpark Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205)945-1771
Fax: (205)943-5779
| Franchisor is a privately-held company with 30 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
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Franchise Growth
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Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Alabama
Exclusive territories available.
Special Programs
Express Oil Change reduces its franchisees’ royalty fees based on sales. Top franchisees (Franchise of the Year, Developer of the Year and Rookie of the Year) are recognized at the company’s annual convention.
Last Updated: 8/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
