What you Need
To Get Started
The investment level for opening a Grease Monkey® center ranges from $156,695 to $347,850 with a $35,000 franchise fee and a 5% royalty. Additionally, eligible owners must also have a minimum credit score of 675. Franchisees who meet certain criteria are eligible for a 10% royalty rebate. Grease Monkey offers veterans and first responders a more substantial royalty rebate for their first two years of business. Candidates should demonstrate financial capability of a minimum $300,000 net worth and $60,000 to $75,000 in liquid assets, per unit developed.
Minimum Net Worth
$300,000Minimum Liquid Capital
$60,000-$75,000Minimum Credit Score
675Application Process
Get to know Grease Monkey®
Complete online application (FQQ)
READ & SIGN FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE
FINANCIALLY QUALIFY
JOIN OUR CREW EVENT
FARE COMMITTEE APPROVAL
SIGN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
SITE SELECTION
Monkey Shine® Car Wash

Monkey Shine Car Wash Facilities.
Grease Monkey’s car wash concept – Monkey Shine – offers exterior vehicle maintenance services with in-bay automatic, express tunnel and self-serve car washes. Monkey Shine centers use the highest quality, most reliable equipment in the industry. Periodic testing ensures precise chemical metering and reliably consistent delivery ratios so our car wash systems properly clean vehicles for each local driving environment.