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Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a prominent global leader in automotive preventive maintenance, known for its innovative and high-quality services. The company specializes in the production, marketing, and sales of automotive maintenance products, particularly lubricants. Valvoline offers a range of products, including engine oil, heavy-duty engine oil, motorcycle oil, grease, and brake fluid. Valvoline's operations are extensive, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States.
Valvoline's business model is anchored in its Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ (VIOC) service centers, which operate over 1,900 locations across North America. These centers provide quick and trusted services like 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance services. The company’s commitment to quality service is reflected in its 4.6 out of 5-star rating, based on surveys from over 900,000 VIOC customers annually.
Valvoline has a rich history of innovation dating back to its founding, consistently reinventing formulas for racing, high-mileage, and synthetic recycled motor oils. This tradition of innovation continues as Valvoline invests in the latest technologies and processes to serve an evolving car parc.
The company has also demonstrated significant financial growth and resilience. In fiscal year 2023, Valvoline reported $1.4 billion in revenue from $2.8 billion in system-wide store sales, marking 17 consecutive years of same-store sales growth. Recent achievements include completing the sale of its Global Products segment, returning $1.5 billion to shareholders through share repurchases, and a leadership transition that sets the foundation for continued growth and shareholder value creation.
Valvoline is actively involved in community support and partnerships. Notably, select VIOC locations have teamed up with the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program, raising over $493,000 since 2017. The company’s dedication to social responsibility underscores its broader commitment beyond business operations.
Valvoline's strategy moving forward focuses on expanding its network, enhancing shareholder value, and innovating automotive service offerings to meet customer needs. With plans to add 140-170 new stores in fiscal 2024, the company is on a robust growth trajectory.
Valvoline Inc. is not just about automotive products; it’s about creating long-term value for its shareholders, providing exceptional service to its customers, and making a positive impact on the community. To learn more, visit Valvoline's official website.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) has achieved top recognition in Entrepreneur's 46th annual Franchise 500®, ranking as the #1 automotive services retailer for the second consecutive year and placing 24th overall among franchise brands for 2025.
The company, which currently operates more than half of its preventive automotive maintenance service centers through franchisees, has ambitious expansion plans. Valvoline is targeting 250 store openings annually with the goal of reaching over 3,500 total retail locations.
The Entrepreneur Franchise 500® ranking evaluates companies based on cost and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength, considering only businesses with a minimum of 10 franchise units seeking expansion in the United States and Canada.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) has achieved significant recognition in Forbes' 'Best Customer Service 2025' list, ranking 18th among 300 brands and securing the top position among instant oil change companies. The ranking was determined through surveys of 181,000 U.S. consumers who evaluated over 3,500 brands.
The company maintains an impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating based on annual feedback from over 1 million customers. Operating more than 2,010 service centers across the United States and Canada, Valvoline offers convenient stay-in-car oil changes completed in approximately 15 minutes.
Chief Customer Officer Laura Carpenter emphasized the company's commitment to delivering exceptional service across all preventive automotive maintenance services, crediting the success to dedicated franchise partners, teams, and retail service center managers.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is advising drivers to prepare their vehicles for extreme winter conditions as a polar vortex approaches the United States. The company highlights four key maintenance areas: battery charge testing, as cold temperatures reduce power output and charging capacity; windshield wiper inspection for optimal visibility; fluid level maintenance to prevent thickening or freezing; and tire pressure monitoring due to cold-weather air contraction.
The company's Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers offer these 'winter road ready' services, many at no charge, with no appointment necessary. Their services include 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery replacements, and other maintenance services, maintaining a 4.7 out of 5 star rating based on over 1 million customer surveys annually.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced its upcoming participation in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference. The company will engage in a fireside chat on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible through a live audio webcast on Valvoline's investor relations website, with an archived version available after the live presentation.
Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) has announced a strategic partnership with Valvoline Inc. to acquire 38 company-owned stores in West Texas, including locations in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and surrounding areas. The stores will be operated under a newly formed entity called Velocity Auto Care. FEP has assembled a leadership team including Robert Fish as CEO, Ashish Chapagain as CFO, and Spencer Mason as VP of Operations. The partnership aims to strengthen Valvoline's brand presence and growth strategy across Texas while maintaining their focus on preventive automotive maintenance services.
Valvoline (VVV) reported strong fiscal year 2024 results with sales reaching $1.6 billion, up 12% year-over-year. The company achieved its 18th consecutive year of system-wide same-store sales growth, with SSS increasing 6.7%. Store count grew nearly 9% to 2,010 locations. Net income from continuing operations rose 8% to $215 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 17% to $443 million. The company returned $227 million to shareholders through share repurchases.
For Q4 2024, sales grew 12% to $436 million with system-wide SSS up 5.4%. The company added 49 new stores and completed refranchising of 28 stores during the quarter. For FY2025, Valvoline expects 5-7% SSS growth and 160-185 new stores.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announces plans to refranchise 38 Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers to Velocity Auto Care, a portfolio company of Franchise Equity Partners. The service centers are located in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and west Texas. This marks Valvoline's third refranchising initiative, following two transactions in FY2024 that converted 28 company stores to franchises in Las Vegas and Denver. Velocity Auto Care, which operates over 750 storefronts across 33 states, will join as Valvoline's newest franchise partner.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) launches its annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals from November 1-30, 2024, marking 15 years of partnership. The company has raised over $6 million to date. Customers at participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change locations can donate, with 100% of proceeds benefiting local children's hospitals. Donors receive a $10 discount coupon for future services. The campaign aims to raise $1.5 million across 1,400 service centers in the U.S. and Canada. Online donations are also accepted through helpmakemiracles.org/campaign/valvoline.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV), a leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has announced it will release its fiscal fourth quarter 2024 financial results on November 19, 2024. The company will host a live audio webcast with analysts and investors at 9 a.m. ET on the same day. The webcast and slide presentation will be accessible through Valvoline's Investor Relations website, with a replay available shortly after the call.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has secured the 40th position in the Franchise Times Top 400, a comprehensive ranking of the largest U.S. franchise systems. This achievement is based on global systemwide sales from the previous year and reflects Valvoline's commitment to growing its franchise network and supporting its partners.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) franchises over half of its Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in the United States. These service centers offer quick, stay-in-your-car oil changes in about 15 minutes, along with a range of preventive maintenance services including tire rotations and fluid and battery replacements.
CEO and President Lori Flees emphasized the company's dedication to providing high-quality support to franchise partners and offering an attractive investment opportunity for both new and existing partners.
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