Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers
At a Glance
Products & Services: Automotive lubrication & services
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $266.1K - 995.1K
Founded: 1987
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
About Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers
Founded by Larry Dahl, Oilstop centers provide drive-thru oil changes. The company also offers gear treatment, power drain service, PCV valve replacement, engine stop leak service, internal engine cleaning, engine treatment, fuel system cleaners and other services.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $266,100 - $995,100
Franchise Fee: $27,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $27,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
34% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 12 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing training available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: TV & print ads