Shop Life

After observing the business as a parts sales representative, Steven Pittman Jr. operates PittStop 10 Minute Oil Change shops in Akron, Ohio, and three other locations.

Over the past year, fast lube facilities received 146 OSHA-related enforcement inspections resulting in hundreds of violations assessed at approximately $742,000.

Whether you're a multi-site franchise operator or you own a single independent shop, prioritize culture fit and leadership potential when hiring.

Ron Morrow Jr., a second generation Grease Monkey franchisee, has continued expanding since taking the reins.

Defuse tense situations by actively listening first, then offering constructive solutions.

After a long career with Premier Oil Change in California, Jacobe and Emily Krizman decided to take over a well-known quick lube in their hometown of Hood River, Oregon.

Basic people skills and sophisticated KPIs go hand-in-hand for successful quick lube operations.

Keep an eye on new technologies that could help improve efficiency, improve service for your guests, or make it easy to manage your operation.

Valuing and respecting people by seeking a "win" for all is a better long-term resolution than if only one person in the situation gets their way.