Quick-lube category leader owned by Shell; most new units come from existing multi-store operators.
The estimated total initial investment for a Jiffy Lube franchise is $230K–$450K, which includes an initial franchise fee of approximately $35K. Ongoing royalties are 4% of gross sales, typically alongside a brand or advertising fund contribution. The system counts roughly 2,000 locations.
Within the Automotive category of the FranchiseCo Index, Jiffy Lube's entry cost places it in the entry ($75K–$250K) tier. Use the Franchise Index to compare it against every other brand in the category, or run the Affordability Calculator to see whether it fits your budget before you go further.
Request the current Franchise Disclosure Document and verify Items 5, 6, and 7 against the estimates above — figures change with every annual FDD renewal. Our guide How to Read an FDD covers the seven items that decide deals, and Franchise Costs Explained covers the costs that don't appear in brochures. The franchisor's official site is jiffylube.com.