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Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs Tire Discounters

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Tire Discounters are automotive franchises. Valvoline Instant Oil Change requires an investment of $192K – $3.5M while Tire Discounters requires $509K – $2.7M. In terms of revenue, Tire Discounters reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. Valvoline Instant Oil Change has SBA lending data on file with a 5.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Valvoline Instant Oil Change A (Top Quintile) and Tire Discounters A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$192K – $3.5M
$509K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
3.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.7M
$2.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.4% (61 loans)
N/A
Total Units
2,039
196
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1988
2021
FDD Year
2026
2023