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Maaco vs Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Maaco and Valvoline Instant Oil Change are automotive franchises. Maaco requires an investment of $196K – $644K while Valvoline Instant Oil Change requires $192K – $640K. In terms of revenue, Valvoline Instant Oil Change reports higher average unit revenue at $1.8M. On SBA loan performance, Valvoline Instant Oil Change has a lower charge-off rate (5.4%) compared to Maaco (17.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Maaco B (Above average) and Valvoline Instant Oil Change A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$196K – $644K
$192K – $640K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$30K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6MOutlet subset
$1.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
17.4% (612 loans)
5.4% (61 loans)
Total Units
363
2,039
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1972
1988
FDD Year
2025
2026