Pending Spending

Quick lube operators planning to make significant investments in their business list their top priorities.

With 2026 on the horizon, many quick lube operators are eying ways to grow their business in the new year and beyond. As part of its 2025 Operator Survey, NOLN asked owners and operators about their plans to invest in their business.

About one-quarter of respondents said they are planning to make a significant investment in the near future. Of those, here is a breakdown of the highest business development priorities on their list:

23.9%

New location

22.4%

Training

17.9%

Equipment

13.4%

Current shop expansion/remodel

11.9%

No large-scale investments planned

10.5%

Adding staff

 

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