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The estimated investment for a center with leased real estate and signage is $192,375 to $639,550, excluding the purchase of real estate. The initial franchise/license fee for a first center is $30,000. Additional investment may be required if the franchisee purchases the property rather than leasing it.

VIOC does not publicly disclose a minimum liquid-capital or net-worth threshold in the current FDD. The company says it looks for well-funded, growth-oriented operators, particularly proven franchisees and multi-unit operators. Applicants undergo a financial review and approval process before receiving the FDD.

The royalty is 2% of adjusted gross revenue during the first year, 3% during the second year and 6% thereafter. Qualifying multi-unit operators may receive a graduated royalty rate of 4%–6%. Franchisees must also spend at least 3% of adjusted gross revenue on local advertising, while contributions to the General System Fund can reach 2%.

The 2025 FDD reports average annual net sales of $1.84 million across 891 comparable franchised centers. The median was approximately $1.70 million. The FDD does not provide franchisee-level profit figures, so these sales figures should not be interpreted as earnings or profit.

Yes. VIOC actively promotes multi-unit development and says it works with franchisees interested in developing either individual locations or entire regions. In September 2026, Valvoline Instant Oil Change was ranked No. 34 in Entrepreneur’s Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners, further highlighting the system’s focus on multi-unit growth.