VIOC Acquires 16 Texas Shops

April 28, 2021

The acquisition will take franchise-owned locations and bring them under corporate ownership.

April 28, 2021—Valvoline has acquired a Texas chain of 16 franchise-owned Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.

The franchise, AWC Premium Automotive Service, operates in the Dallas area and greater East Texas, a press release says. The locations will come under corporate ownership.

"A core element of Valvoline's business strategy is to continue to grow and strengthen our industry-leading quick-lube network through organic store expansion and high-quality acquisitions in our core and new markets," said Tony Puckett, senior vice president and president of Valvoline quick lubes, in the release.