Why Grease Monkey^® is a Top-Rated Automotive Franchise

We make vehicle maintenance convenient

Grease Monkey’s success has been built upon fast, reliable oil changes and courtesy checks that help extend the life of our customers’ vehicles.

Customers choose us because our Pit Crew act as advisors, not salesmen. During each oil change, we conduct a 16-point inspection of the vehicle: checking air filters, brake fluid, power steering fluid, battery fluid, coolant, tires, windshield wipers, and more. We even vacuum the interior and wash the exterior windows. If we find issues, or if mileage indicates that it’s time for manufacturer-recommended services, we let the customer know the issue and give them the option of having the service performed. From a business perspective, it’s an opportunity to sell additional services and increase the average ticket and profitability. But we don’t take a sales-driven approach. We simply let customers know what we advise to help them keep their vehicle tip-top.

Steve Sessums, a former airline pilot who owns six Grease Monkey centers, says the no-pressure approach is one of the things he likes about the brand.

“Their motto is ‘Only what you need. Guaranteed.’ And they really do take that to heart and they encourage franchisees to do the same thing. It is nice to be able to sit down with employees and tell them that we only provide services that are right for the customer and right for the customer’s vehicle, and when in doubt, do the right thing.”

“I truly believe if our customers knew what we know, they wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

We build teams through respect, empowerment, and drive

Grease Monkey believes that the best way to build a successful business is to instill a strong culture within the organization. We all rely on one another for the brand to be successful. We work hard every day to earn the trust of franchisees, just as you work to earn the trust of your customers and employees.

We look for people who have the drive to constantly improve, and the willingness to share ideas and ask questions. We look for people who treat others with respect, honesty, and consideration. We look for leaders who will empower their employees and who enjoy watching them develop new skills and advance their careers. And we value commitments — the willingness to do what’s needed to fulfill promises. And the integrity to let people know when an agreement may be broken.

More than anything, we value teamwork.

Tyson Daniels, who owns four locations in Idaho, says that franchisee support is excellent: “I feel like my regional support director is a partner in my business.” One huge benefit has been the training available to employees, both in-person and through online courses. Management training courses, in particular, have helped Daniels elevate the skills and effectiveness of several key employees.

“One of my goals is to help three of my employees open their own stores.”

FullSpeed Automotive is unique in several ways

• FullSpeed Automotive^® is a leading automotive aftermarket services platform offering oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and other ancillary services through multiple brands. Altogether, FullSpeed Automotive represents more than 700 service centers. Its two biggest brands are Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service.
• FullSpeed Automotive owns and operates over 200 locations of Grease Monkey, SpeeDee, and other smaller oil change brands. While some franchisors don’t own any units, we have significant skin in the game. That helps us stay focused on operations and bottom line results — and it also gives us tremendous expertise that helps us support franchisees.
• Since it is not owned by an oil company, FullSpeed Automotive is free to negotiate with several suppliers, which helps improve quality and lower prices.
• FullSpeed shares knowledge between its brands, which allows it to gather more data and make stronger recommendations.

We buy independent oil change shops

In addition to helping new business owners open Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil locations, FullSpeed Automotive also purchases independent oil change centers.

“We welcome the opportunity to speak with other independent shop owners who are considering a sale, as FullSpeed Automotive has the resources and expertise to move quickly to close transactions,” said Kevin Kormondy, CEO of FullSpeed Automotive.

FullSpeed Automotive can also help independent business owners convert their existing locations to either the Grease Monkey or SpeeDee brand, which allows them to tap into our franchise support. Converting is a great option for owners who want to pass their business to the next generation in their family and want strong systems and support in place. It can also be a great option for people who are a few years away from retirement and want to build the value of their business before selling.

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