How many JIFFY LUBE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, JIFFY LUBE has 1,721 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a JIFFY LUBE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for JIFFY LUBE franchises. Historical data shows 63 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for JIFFY LUBE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,161,454. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is JIFFY LUBE a good franchise to buy?

JIFFY LUBE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 1,721+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

JIFFY LUBE

FDD Year:

Jiffy Lube franchises enable operators to run convenient quick-lube service centers offering oil changes, lubrication, preventive fluid maintenance, and light repair services for cars and light trucks under the Jiffy Lube brand. The business model focuses on standardized services like the Jiffy Lube Signature Service, including chassis lubrication, filter changes, fluid refills, tire inflation, and interior vacuuming, with optional multicare services. Target markets include individual car and light truck owners, as well as local fleet customers seeking fast, reliable automotive maintenance.

1,721

Locations

$232K–$520K

Investment

AutomotiveHouston, TXwww.jiffylube.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$232,000 – $520,000

Low: $232,000High: $520,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Ongoing royalty fee and Jiffy Lube National Advertising Fund contribution (details in Item 6); no fixed monthly fees detailed.

How JIFFY LUBE Compares

Key Insights

#1 largest franchise system in Automotive Repair & Maintenance
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Automotive Repair & Maintenance

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
JIFFY LUBE Current	$232K – $520K	$35K	N/A	1,721
Tire Pros	$111K – $266K	$7K	N/A	605
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)	$326K – $1.3M	$18K	5.0%	461
Fix Auto	$55K – $850K	$10K	3.0%	212
GREASE MONKEY	$291K – $917K	$40K	6.0%	209
PRECISION TUNE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT	$182K – $478K	$25K	N/A	209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average 14 franchises	$167K – $747K	$33K	7.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Automotive Repair & Maintenance franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

265

2FL

108

3IL

100

4WA

5UT

6AZ

7TX

8IN

9GA

10MD

11VA

12CO

13SC

14MO

15MA

+36 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JIFFY LUBE franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,161,454

Total Volume

$73.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

992 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases7

Primarily disputes between franchisor and franchisees over renewal requirements to execute the current standard Pacesetter Franchise Agreement and product purchase obligations, store closure consents, rebate payments and performance metrics, and unauthorized franchise transfers.