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are jiffy lube's franchises

by Selena Harvey Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Are any existing Jiffy Lube® stores for sale? Since the network is 100% franchise owned and operated, Jiffy Lube International, Inc. is not involved in site sales.

What is a Jiffy Lube?

Jiffy Lube is the biggest chain of auto maintenance locations with a quick lube change in the country. Though Jiffy Lube’s most popular service is an oil change, it also offers a variety of other auto maintenance services including repairs to the air filtration, air conditioner, transmission, windshield, cooling system, and fuel system.

What is RNR tire?

RNR Tire Express is the fastest growing tire and wheel franchise in America. Established in 2000, RNR has grown to 116 locations in 22 states. For the third year in a row, RNR was listed as the No. 1 in category for wheels and tires in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2018 Franchise 500 list and also took home the No. 202 spot on the annual ranking.

What is Jiffy Lube's four step plan?

Jiffy Lube uses a signature four step plan when performing an oil change: Change, Inspect, Check/Fill, and Clean. Customers often opt to have other areas of their car checked out while having their oil serviced.

What is a Fsi?

Co-branded with NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty’s "Petty's Garage" - Fleet Services International (FSI) provides on-site maintenance and repairs for commercial car and truck fleets. With a huge first year profit potential, and 100% financing for those who qualify, FSI has been the #1 Industry leader since 2001.

Is Jiffy Lube a franchise?

Jiffy Lube is listed in the Franchise Directory under the Automotive category. It's also listed in the section for Franchises Under $200,000 .

Is Jiffy Lube expanding internationally?

Currently, Jiffy Lube is not expanding internationally, so all franchises must be located in the United States or Canada. All of Jiffy Lube’s locations are owned independently by franchisees.

Who owns the Washburn car service?

Originally, Ed Washburn began franchising car service centers throughout Utah in the 1970s until Jim Hindman, a nursing home tycoon bought out the company. Hindman built the business to about 1,000 shops until Pennzoil bought the company in the ‘90s. The company now has over 2,000 locations and is part of Shell Oil subsidiary.

What is Jiffy Lube?

Jiffy Lube® is a leading provider of automotive preventive maintenance. With a national footprint of more than 2,000 franchisee owned service centers across the country, Jiffy Lube offers a range of services from oil changes and tire rotations, to everything in between.

How many Jiffy Lube service centers are there?

Whether you’re on your way to work or on a family vacation or near your home, Jiffy Lube® has you covered. Jiffy Lube has over 2,000 service centers coast-to-coast with a nationwide database that keeps your service records on file so you can get a quick, consistent and quality experience every time.

Does Jiffy Lube offer a warranty?

The Nationwide Limited Warranty Program offers a written limited nationwide parts and labor warranty to customers at participating Jiffy Lube® service centers — letting you rest easy so that in the unlikely event something goes wrong, Jiffy Lube will help fix it and get you back on the road.

Does Jiffy Lube do oil changes?

Oil changes are vital to keep a vehicle running properly, but it takes each component of a vehicle running smoothly to help keep you on the road. Jiffy Lube service centers offer a full range of preventive maintenance services, in most instances using the same vehicle manufacturer recommendations as your dealer.

Does Jiffy Lube have a maintenance shop?

Jiffy Lube® is not just your typical maintenance shop. Jiffy Lube technicians are highly trained in preventive maintenance and customer service as well. Jiffy Lube technicians wear rubber gloves and belts so your vehicle doesn’t get unsightly smudges or scratches. Jiffy Lube service bays have see-through windows so you can see the work as it’s being done on your vehicle. Every aspect of your visit is carefully designed to help you Leave Worry Behind®.

Is Jiffy Lube a preventive maintenance company?

Jiffy Lube technicians are not just highly trained in preventive maintenance, they are also highly trained in customer service. So if you have any questions about vehicle maintenance or the services performed at any Jiffy Lube service center, your technician will help you find the resources and information you need, whether it’s in-store, online or by accessing your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. It’s just another way Jiffy Lube strives each and every day to help you Leave Worry Behind® .

Does Jiffy Lube have online service records?

Vehicle manufacturer recommendations are designed to get you what you need in multiple ways. And Jiffy Lube® provides online access to your service records, so you’re always aware of your vehicle’s history and when you’re due for your next service.

What is franchise fee?

What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor.

What does absentee ownership mean?

Definition: Absentee ownership means that the franchisee does not actively work in the franchise business or manage day-to-day operations.

What is 4% advertising fee?

4%. Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide.

What is included in the initial investment?

What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.

When did Jiffy Lube start?

Jiffy Lube began under Jim Hindman in 1979 as an association of seven fast-lube centers in the Western United States.

What is exclusive territory?

Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened.

What is a military discount?

Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.

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