Express Oil Change

• Cars per day* - outpacing the industry by 50%
  
• * Average store sales, chain-wide** - outpacing the industry by 60%

• Our simple, customer-centric process that creates loyalty and repeat business.
  
• Our outstanding "A" location facilities and demographically-rich target markets
  
• Our recruitment, training and retention of superior personnel
  
• Our unique, higher-margin dual business concept allowing for trusted and convenient "total car care" that customers demand
  
• Our highly experienced support, combining decades of success in every facet of the business
  
• Our proprietary management system that has proven its operational efficiency and overall management effectiveness

• 100% said that they were likely to recommend the franchise to prospective franchisees.
  
• 100% said that they and their franchisor are committed to a positive, long-term relationship.
  
• 100% said that we understand the fact that if our franchisees are successful, we will be successful.

• "Professionalism"
  
• "Honest with utmost integrity"
  
• "The franchisor will do just about anything it takes to help the franchisor succeed and prosper."
  
• "The quality of people we deal with on a day to day basis"
  
• "They take responsibility and accountability with their franchisees as seriously as independent business owners need."

• Consumer lifestyles dictate an increasing premium on time. The convenience feature of the quick oil change is expected to continue to draw customers away from the long waits at automobile dealerships and mechanic shops.
  
• 25% of the population still changes its own oil. This provides an enormous untapped customer base as demographic shifts and lifestyle changes steadily drive these do-it-yourself customers into the do-it-for-me market.
  
• With the rising cost of purchasing a vehicle, people are keeping their cars longer and driving them farther. The average age of all passenger cars in use is over 10 years. So, automobile owners are motivated to be more conscious of proper maintenance to protect their investment. This trend is even more prevalent during economic downturns and makes the quick lube industry resilient even during recessionary periods.
  
• As gas prices increase, more focus is put on optimizing fuel efficiency, which means consistently changing the oil at desired intervals and properly maintaining the vehicle.
  
• Total U.S. Licensed driver data continues to show consistent increases year over year with an estimated 201 million licensed drivers reported in '05.