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Big O Tires vs Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Big O Tires and Valvoline Instant Oil Change are automotive franchises. Big O Tires requires an investment of $512K – $1.9M while Valvoline Instant Oil Change requires $192K – $640K. In terms of revenue, Big O Tires reports higher average unit revenue at $2.8M. On SBA loan performance, Valvoline Instant Oil Change has a lower charge-off rate (5.4%) compared to Big O Tires (14.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Big O Tires A (Strongest tier) and Valvoline Instant Oil Change A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$512K – $1.9M
$192K – $640K
Franchise Fee
$18K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.8M
$1.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.5% (352 loans)
5.4% (61 loans)
Total Units
461
2,039
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
1988
FDD Year
2025
2026