Take 5 Oil Change

What Take 5 Oil Change does

Take 5 Oil Change is a Metairie, Louisiana-based quick lube chain founded in 1984 that pioneered the stay-in-your-car oil change service model. Operated as a privately held subsidiary of Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN), the company runs a dual franchise and company-owned model with more than 1,300 service centers across North America, making it the second-largest quick lube network in the region behind Valvoline. The core service delivers a complete oil and filter change in approximately 10 minutes while customers remain in their vehicles, with certified technicians performing fluid top-offs, tire pressure checks, and a multi-point inspection as part of every visit. The product set includes synthetic blend, full synthetic, high-mileage, advanced full synthetic, and diesel-specific motor oils, plus add-on services for windshield wiper replacement, cabin air filter replacement, and coolant exchange.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional per-visit oil change fees, with pricing varying by vehicle type and oil selection. The company also operates a Fleet Program for commercial customers billed on a monthly cadence at negotiated rates, and runs promotional coupon campaigns including $25 new-location discounts and a 25% military discount. Marketing is multi-channel, combining local SEO, social media, franchise development, and community-based events such as the Oil for Oil charitable program in partnership with Philabundance. Customers are segmented horizontally across individual vehicle owners, fleet operators, diesel vehicle owners, and high-mileage vehicle owners.

The brand has been in active growth mode, posting 23 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and reaching $1.6 billion in system-wide sales in Q1 2026 (up 6% year-over-year). Between October 2025 and June 2026, Take 5 opened its first locations in more than ten U.S. states, pursuing a stated strategy of expanding into high-traffic corridors in growth markets. At the parent level, Driven Brands has divested its car wash businesses (including IMO for approximately €411 million in February 2026) and reorganized into a three-segment reporting structure that elevates Take 5 as the primary growth pillar, alongside cash-generating franchise brands and the developing Auto Glass Now business. A class action lawsuit has been filed against the parent alleging material errors in FY2023-2024 financial statements requiring restatement, which triggered a roughly 40% stock decline.

Name

Take 5 Oil Change

Legal name

Take 5 Oil Change LLC

Website

https://take5oilchange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Take 5 Oil Change is a New Orleans-based quick lube chain operating 1,300+ service centers across North America under a stay-in-car model. A subsidiary of Driven Brands, it serves individual consumers, fleet operators, and diesel and high-mileage vehicle owners with 10-minute oil change services.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Metairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Oil Change Services: Transaction-based oil change services where customers pay per visit. Revenue is generated from individual service transactions including oil changes, filter replacements, and additional services. Pricing varies by vehicle type and oil selection, with promotional coupons and fleet discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Take 5 Oil Change is a quick-service automotive maintenance chain that pioneered the stay-in-your-car oil change model in 1984. The core service is a complete oil and filter change completed in approximately 10 minutes while customers remain in their vehicles, with fluid top-offs, tire pressure checks, and multi-point inspections included. The chain also offers add-on services such as windshield wiper replacement, cabin air filter replacement, and coolant exchange, alongside a fleet maintenance program for commercial customers.

Product overview

Take 5 Oil Change operates as a quick-service vehicle maintenance chain offering a stay-in-your-car oil change model pioneered in 1984. The core offering is the oil change service completed in approximately 10 minutes, which includes fluid top-offs, tire pressure checks, and multi-point inspections. Additional services include windshield wiper replacement, cabin air filter replacement, and coolant exchange. The company offers multiple oil types: Synthetic Blend, Full Synthetic, High-Mileage, Advanced Full Synthetic, and Diesel-specific oils. Take 5 also provides a Fleet Program for business customers and offers coupons and promotional discounts. The brand operates as part of Driven Brands with approximately 1,300 company-owned and franchised locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stay-in-Car Oil Change Service Core oil and filter change service completed in approximately 10 minutes while customers stay in their vehicles, including fluid top-offs, tire pressure checks, and a multi-point inspection; available in multiple oil types to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Windshield Wiper Replacement Windshield wiper replacement service available as an additional vehicle maintenance service at Take 5 locations.
• Cabin Air Filter Replacement Cabin air filter replacement service to help maintain interior air quality inside the vehicle.
• Coolant Exchange Coolant exchange service for vehicle cooling system maintenance.
• Fleet Maintenance Program Dedicated fleet maintenance program offering discounted oil changes and maintenance services for businesses with vehicle fleets.
• Oil Change Coupons and Promotions Discount coupons and promotional offers for oil change services, including limited-time $25 discounts and military discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Valvoline Inc. Largest dedicated quick lube operator in the US with ~2,010 locations offering a comparable stay-in-car oil change service model. The most direct competitor to Take 5, competing head-to-head on speed, price, and convenience in the same customer segment.
• Jiffy Lube International: Major national quick lube chain offering drive-through oil change services with comparable 10-15 minute service times. Competes directly with Take 5 on convenience, brand recognition, and franchise/company-owned footprint across US markets.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Sister brand under Driven Brands portfolio, operating as a franchised auto care chain offering oil changes among broader repair services. Comparable on customer base and franchise model, though broader in service scope than Take 5's focused quick lube positioning.
• Pep Boys: Multi-service auto care chain offering oil changes, tires, and repairs, serving a similar individual vehicle owner customer segment. Comparable on service offering and national retail footprint, though with a wider service portfolio than Take 5.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-owned national auto service chain offering oil changes alongside tires and broader maintenance. Targets the same individual vehicle owner segment and competes for routine maintenance wallet share.
• Midas: Franchised auto repair chain offering oil changes as part of broader mechanical services. Comparable on franchise-driven retail model and consumer customer base, with a service portfolio that overlaps Take 5's add-on offerings.
• SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service: Quick lube franchise with similar drive-thru/stay-in-car service model focused on oil changes and basic maintenance. Competes directly with Take 5 on speed and convenience in overlapping regional markets.
• Grease Monkey: Franchised quick lube chain offering oil changes, fluid services, and minor maintenance with comparable stay-in-car positioning. Direct competitor in the franchise quick lube category.
• AAMCO: Franchised auto service chain with oil change offerings as part of broader repair services. Comparable on franchise model and consumer auto service customer segment, with overlapping oil change service line.

Broad incumbents

• Goodyear Auto Service: Large-scale tire and auto service network offering oil changes among broader maintenance. Comparable customer base but differentiated through tire-centric positioning and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/take5_oilchange
• Facebookfacebook.com/149078474854
• Instagraminstagram.com/take5oilchange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/take-5-oil-change

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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