Family Business
From parents to grandchildren, quick lube shops are oftentimes family businesses that span generations. For the 2026 NOLN Operator Survey, we asked shop owners if they have family members who work for their business, and two-thirds of owners told us they have relatives on the payroll.
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Sibling(s) |
33.1% |
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Child(ren) |
25.1% |
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Spouse/significant other |
20.6% |
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Parents |
16.0% |
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Grandchild(ren) |
1.1% |
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Niece/nephew |
0.6% |
Coming soon: The full 2026 NOLN Operator Survey will be available for download on July 1.