Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey has been one of the best oil change and auto care brands in the nation for more than four decades thanks to our ability to deliver consistently fast, excellent customer service. We offer tremendous support to help franchisees get started and grow their business. Although automotive experience is preferred, it is not required. We provide training, marketing support, and a wide range of tools to help you find customers and serve them well.
What’s more, since we’re not owned by an oil company, we’re able to negotiate national vendor contracts at the best possible prices. It also means consumers can feel confident that we're looking out for their vehicles, not just pushing a particular brand.
The Grease Monkey platform guides franchisees through every aspect of running a profitable quick lube and preventive maintenance business.
Brand Strength: In 2025, Grease Monkey was included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the ninth consecutive year, and ranked #69 on Entrepreneur’s First-Ever List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit in 2023. Grease Monkey is also proud to have received the VetFran 5‐Star rating, and it has been recognized as a Top Franchise for Veterans for the eighth year in a row, demonstrating its extraordinary commitment to “provide access and opportunities in franchising to our Nation’s Veterans and their Spouses.”
Business Model: One of the ways Grease Monkey stands out from other franchise opportunities is that our construction and design plans are flexible, which allows franchisees to take advantage of far more real estate opportunities (and potentially save time and money). That flexibility is especially valuable for multi-unit franchisees. As a Grease Monkey franchisee, you’ll have three options for your site: Greenfield, Brownfield, and Conversion.
Ideal Franchisee Profile: High net worth individual with a solid business track record. Automotive experience is beneficial but not essential. A strong understanding of franchise operations is important.
Market Demand: Ongoing demand for quick lube offerings makes providing services a recession-resistant franchise opportunity. With new single and multi-unit franchise opportunities available across the country, we're looking for exceptional partners to grow with us.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All US markets available except Alaska, Hawaii, and New York
Available in Canada: No
International Referrals: Yes, Mexico only
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1978
Year Franchised: 1978
Number of franchises currently operating: 237 US, 3 China, 2 Colombia, 40 Mexico, 2 Saudi Arabia
Number of corporate owned franchises: 175
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 8-10
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: $39,900
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Conversion, existing location converted to our brand: $291,320 - $917,050 Greenfield, ground up location: $1,213,153 - $1,972,033
Net worth requirement: $600,000
Royalty: 6%
VetFran program: Yes
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details: Initial and ongoing as specified in FDD
Cost for Training: Outlined in FDD
Lodging and airfare included: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes