Grease Monkey franchise
Grease Monkey runs quick oil change and car maintenance centers that also do brakes and other light services. It is owned by the same group as Jan-Pro. At the end of 2025 there were 408 Grease Monkey locations in the US, 233 franchised and 175 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $708K–$2.28M
- Franchise fee
- $39,900
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 408
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Time to open
- 9 to 18 months after signing
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Grease Monkey franchise costs
Opening one Grease Monkey center costs an estimated $708,057 to $2,284,321. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Grease Monkey franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,900, for a single center ($29,900 for veterans and first responders, $20,000 for additional centers). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 0.5% of gross revenues to the national materials fund, plus at least 4% on local advertising. |
Source: Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Grease Monkey publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2025 operating results for franchised centers by sales range. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 (+14) | 151 |
| 2024 | 209 (+8) | 163 |
| 2025 | 233 (+24) | 175 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
How Grease Monkey compares
Of the 4 oil change franchises on this site, Grease Monkey is the 3rd cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Grease Monkey | Typical oil change |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $708K | $460K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | +24.6% | +26.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in oil change franchises.
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Grease Monkey franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Grease Monkey?
9 to 18 months after signing, according to Grease Monkey's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Grease Monkey help with financing?
No. Grease Monkey does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Grease Monkey franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Grease Monkey grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Grease Monkey can open nearby.
How does Grease Monkey compare with other oil change franchises?
Of the 4 oil change franchises here, Grease Monkey is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $708K against a $460K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Grease Monkey say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2025 operating results for franchised centers by sales range. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Grease Monkey based?
Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.