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Jiffy Lube FDD Analysis · 2026

Jiffy Lube Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Jiffy Lube franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Jiffy Lube franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$211K–$510K
System size
2,0831,765 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed Apr 12

§What changed — in 2025, Jiffy Lube opened 67 new locations and closed 23. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Jiffy Lube's 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$211,000–$510,000
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Includes a financial performance representation.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
2,083 locations
In 2025, opened 67 new locations and closed 23.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
4% royalty · 1.5% brand fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$35,000 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Gives you a protected area.
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Jiffy Lube's $211K–$510K sits against a median of $643,000 across the 62 automotive franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Jiffy Lube's franchise agreement is a 20-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
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  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Jiffy Lube franchise?

Jiffy Lube's 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $211,000 to $510,000, including the $35,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Jiffy Lube franchise?

Jiffy Lube reports a royalty of 4%, plus a 1.5% brand-fund contribution; the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Jiffy Lube share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Jiffy Lube's 2026 FDD includes a financial performance representation. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Jiffy Lube locations are there?

Jiffy Lube's 2026 FDD reports 2,083 locations — 1,765 franchised and 318 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Jiffy Lube's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated April 12, 2026.

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