Jiffy Lube franchise
Jiffy Lube runs quick oil change centers for cars and light trucks, also offering fluid services, filters, tires and light repairs. Customers usually stay with their car in drive-through bays. At the end of 2025 there were 2,083 Jiffy Lube locations in the US, 1,765 franchised and 318 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $211K–$510K
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 4%
- Locations, 2025
- 2,083+82 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Houston, Texas
- Time to open
- Must open within 12 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 20 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Jiffy Lube International, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Jiffy Lube franchise costs
Opening one Jiffy Lube service center costs an estimated $211,000 to $510,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Jiffy Lube International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 33
Jiffy Lube franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000, for a new service center ($17,500 for a converted center). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Jiffy Lube International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 26
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales, or 3% when paid by the due date, paid monthly (higher if the product supply agreement ends). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
Source: Jiffy Lube International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Jiffy Lube publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2023 to 2025 sales and vehicle counts for franchised centers open all year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Jiffy Lube International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,710 (+27) | 359 | 25 |
| 2024 | 1,721 (+11) | 354 | 15 |
| 2025 | 1,765 (+44) | 318 | 23 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Jiffy Lube International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 81
How Jiffy Lube compares
Of the 4 oil change franchises on this site, Jiffy Lube is the 2nd cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Jiffy Lube | Typical oil change |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $211K | $460K |
| Royalty | 4% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +4.9% | +26.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in oil change franchises.
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Jiffy Lube franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Jiffy Lube?
Must open within 12 months of signing, according to Jiffy Lube's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Jiffy Lube help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Jiffy Lube may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Jiffy Lube franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Jiffy Lube assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Jiffy Lube franchise agreement?
The initial term is 20 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Jiffy Lube growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 145 franchised locations opened and 63 closed or left, a net change of +4.9%. About 1.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 0.9% typical for oil change franchises.
How does Jiffy Lube compare with other oil change franchises?
Of the 4 oil change franchises here, Jiffy Lube is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $211K against a $460K median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 4% royalty is below the 6% median.
Does Jiffy Lube say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2023 to 2025 sales and vehicle counts for franchised centers open all year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Jiffy Lube based?
Jiffy Lube International, LLC is based in Houston, Texas.