Take 5 Car Wash

What Take 5 Car Wash does

Take 5 Car Wash was an express exterior car wash brand operating as a sub-brand within Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. The brand offered automated tunnel car wash services, historically co-located with Take 5 Oil Change quick-lube sites to capture cross-service traffic. Site-level operations relied on standard express-wash tunnel technology, point-of-sale systems, and a fleet/account billing layer that accepted major commercial fleet cards. Take 5 Oil Change — the more strategically central brand within the same Driven Brands portfolio — pioneered the stay-in-your-car oil change concept in 1984, completing conventional, synthetic, high-mileage, and diesel oil changes in approximately 10 minutes alongside ancillary services (air filters, wipers, coolant exchange, state inspections).

The business model was predominantly transaction-based on the consumer side, with a B2B fleet program offering tiered discounts (10-25% off based on fleet size) and consolidated invoicing for commercial customers managing three or more vehicles. Distribution ran through a mix of company-owned and franchised retail locations (~500+ franchised as of December 2025; 300+ additional units in the development pipeline) across the U.S. and Canada, marketed through content/SEO, social, PR, and digital coupon channels. Marketing included targeted discount programs for military/veterans (25% off year-round) and rideshare drivers (15% off).

In April 2025, the Take 5 Car Wash sub-brand was divested by Driven Brands: Whistle Express (backed by Oaktree Capital Management) acquired the brand for an undisclosed sum, converting 20 former Take 5 sites in Colorado as part of a national rollout that gave Whistle 450+ locations across 23 states and made it the second-largest U.S. express car wash operator. Concurrently, Tsunami Express Car Wash acquired and rebranded 53 former Take 5 Car Wash sites across seven states after a full operational overhaul, growing to 74 Midwest locations. Take 5 Oil Change remains within the Driven Brands portfolio and continues to expand aggressively on a franchise-led model.

Name

Take 5 Car Wash

Legal name

Take 5, L.L.C.

Website

https://take5.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Take 5 Car Wash was an express exterior car wash brand under Driven Brands, operating automated tunnel wash sites across the U.S. and Canada and serving individual drivers plus small commercial fleet customers. In April 2025 the brand was divested to Whistle Express and partially rebranded by Tsunami Express.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quick Lube and Automotive Maintenance Services

NAICS

Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops (811191), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Express oil change
• Quick lube service
• Fleet maintenance program
• Automotive maintenance services
• Vehicle inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Oil Change and Maintenance Services: One-time transaction-based oil change services including conventional, synthetic, high-mileage, and diesel options. Additional services include air filter replacement, wiper blade changes, coolant exchanges, and tire services. Prices vary by oil type and vehicle requirements.
2. Fleet Services: Commercial fleet account services with tiered discounts (10-25% off) based on fleet size. Multiple billing options including consolidated invoicing, direct billing, and fleet card acceptance. Savings up to $4,400/year or $80 per vehicle claimed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Take 5 Car Wash (operating primarily as Take 5 Oil Change under Driven Brands) provides fast, drive-through, stay-in-your-car oil change services typically completed in approximately 10 minutes. The core offer includes conventional, synthetic, high-mileage, and diesel oil changes plus complimentary tire pressure checks and fluid top-offs. Ancillary maintenance services include windshield wiper replacement, engine and cabin air filter replacement, coolant exchange, and state vehicle inspections in select states.

Product overview

Take 5 Oil Change is a quick-lube service brand (part of Driven Brands) offering fast, stay-in-your-car oil changes in approximately 10 minutes. The core offering (Take 5 Oil Change) provides conventional, synthetic, and high-mileage oil changes alongside ancillary maintenance services including windshield wiper replacement, engine and cabin air filter replacement, coolant exchange, and diesel services. Take 5 also operated the Take 5 Car Wash express exterior wash brand, which was acquired by Whistle Express in April 2025. The company supports commercial customers through a Fleet Program offering tiered discounts (10-25%), dedicated account management, and acceptance of major fleet cards (ARI, Donlen, Enterprise, Element, Fleet Response, and others). State inspections are available in select states. The company operates over 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Take 5 Oil Change (Stay-in-Your-Car Oil Change) Quick-lube oil change service allowing customers to stay in their car during the entire service process, completing in approximately 10 minutes. Offers conventional, synthetic, high-mileage, and diesel oil options plus complimentary tire pressure checks and fluid top-offs. Targets individual vehicle owners and rideshare/delivery drivers.
• Take 5 Fleet Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to $4,400/year per vehicle with fleet program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARI Fleet ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Donlen Fleet ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Enterprise Fleet ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Element Fleet ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Fleet ResponseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Leasing AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Lease PlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Merchants LeasingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Wheels/Maps Fleet ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet management company for fleet card payments at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• EmkayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet card provider for payment at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• VoyagerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet card provider for payment at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• WexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepted fleet card provider for payment at Take 5 Oil Change locations
• Driven BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTake 5 Oil Change is a brand under Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. Driven Brands has more than 5,000 locations across 13 countries, services over 70 million vehicles annually, and generates approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue from more than $6.4 billion in system-wide sales. Brands include Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, 1-800-Radiator & A/C, Auto Glass Now, CARSTAR, and Take 5 Car Wash.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grease Monkey: Grease Monkey is a franchised quick-lube and light automotive repair chain with comparable offerings to Take 5: oil changes, fluid services, and ancillary maintenance. The franchise model and customer base closely mirror Take 5's positioning.
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change: Valvoline's instant oil change business is the closest direct competitor to Take 5 Oil Change, offering similar stay-in-your-car quick-lube services at hundreds of US locations. Both target time-constrained individual vehicle owners and fleet customers with a service-led, no-appointment model.
• Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is a Southeast US-focused quick-lube and tire service chain with a 10-minute oil change promise very similar to Take 5. Comparable drive-through service model and target customer segment.
• Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center: Quick Lane is Ford's franchised quick-service network offering oil changes, tires, and light maintenance on all vehicle makes. Comparable stay-in-your-car / no-appointment model and target consumer overlap with Take 5.
• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube is the largest dedicated quick-lube chain in North America and a direct competitor to Take 5 on price, service speed, and convenience. Both operate drive-through service models and compete for the same consumer and fleet customers.
• SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service: SpeeDee is a franchised quick-lube and auto service chain providing oil changes, brakes, and maintenance services. Comparable franchise model, service mix, and target customer overlap with Take 5's oil change and ancillary maintenance offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Midas: Midas is a national franchised automotive service chain specializing in brakes, exhaust, and general maintenance including oil changes. Comparable franchise model and consumer base, though Midas is more broadly positioned across repair categories.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Firestone Complete Auto Care, owned by Bridgestone, is a national full-service auto care chain offering oil changes alongside tires, brakes, alignments, and mechanical services. Comparable geographic footprint and consumer base, though broader service portfolio than Take 5.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Meineke is a sister brand to Take 5 under Driven Brands and offers broader automotive repair (brakes, exhaust, tires) alongside oil changes. Comparable consumer base and franchise model, with wider service scope than Take 5's quick-lube focus.
• Pep Boys: Pep Boys is a national automotive service chain offering oil changes alongside tires, parts, and full repair services. Comparable geographic footprint and consumer focus, though broader service portfolio than Take 5.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/take5_oilchange
• Facebookfacebook.com/Take5OilChange
• Instagraminstagram.com/take5oilchange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/take5cw

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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