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Take 5

Take 5

Take 5 Oil Change franchises motor vehicle service centers that provide quick, customer-oriented oil changes, lubrication, and related automotive services and products under the TAKE 5 brand. The business model involves selling franchises for new ground-up builds or conversions, with affiliates providing supplies and support services. It targets everyday vehicle owners seeking fast, convenient maintenance without appointments.

Since 2017AutomotiveCharlotte, NCDriven Brands, Inc.www.take5oilchange.com
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
N/A
Franchise Fee
N/A
Locations
432

Financial Requirements

Franchise FeeN/A
Initial Investment RangeN/A
Royalty RateN/A
Brand FundN/A

Data for Items 5, 6, and 7 not found in provided FDD text.

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations432
Corporate Locations710
States Operating39
Franchising Since2017
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,235,518
Median Gross Revenue
$1,137,962

Data Based On: Data based on 323 franchised Take 5 Oil Change Centers that were open more than 1 year as of December 28, 2024, for the 2024 Fiscal Year.

* Gross Sales and Median Gross Sales were extracted from the table 'Gross Sales' for 'Open More Than 1 Year' franchised centers on Page 10. Other profit metrics (Gross Profit, Net Income, Net Profit, EBITDA) are not available for explicitly franchised units. The 'Franchisee Adjusted Income Statement' on pages 2-3 is based on 'affiliate-owned' centers, and per instructions, company data is ignored if franchised data exists for any metric. Revenue quartiles are not explicitly provided for franchised units.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Take 5 Compares to Other Automotive Repair & Maintenance Franchises

FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
Take 5
Current
N/AN/AN/A432
JIFFY LUBE$232K - $520K$35KN/A1,721
Tire Pros$111K - $266K$7KN/A605
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)$326K - $1.3M$18K5.0%461
Fix Auto$55K - $850K$10K3.0%212
GREASE MONKEY$291K - $917K$40K6.0%209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average
14 franchises
$167K - $747K$33K7.4%-

* 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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1NC
49
2GA
47
3FL
41
4SC
38
5TN
31
6IN
28
7IL
24
8VA
18
9MO
16
10NY
14
11MS
13
12CO
10
13UT
9
14TX
9
15AZ
9

+23 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Take 5 franchisees (2019 - 2025)

Total Loans
19
Average Loan Amount
$1,163,758
Total Loan Volume
$22,111,400
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

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

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases2

Two cases involving former Take 5 franchisees in Canada: one pending alleging breach of franchise disclosure and good faith related to termination (2022), and one concluded alleging territory issues, disclosure violations, and breach of good faith (2020, settled).

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
2
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
7
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
105

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does a Take 5 franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Take 5 franchise is $1,235,518. The median revenue is $1,137,962.

How many Take 5 franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Take 5 has 432 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2017.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Take 5 franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Take 5 franchises. Historical data shows 19 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Take 5 franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,163,758. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Take 5 a good franchise to buy?

Take 5 shows several positive indicators: established brand with 432+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), 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.

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