Costa Oil Announces 2025 Franchisee Award Winners at Annual Conference
Costa Oil announced its franchisee awards for 2025 at its recent annual franchise conference, held Sept. 26 and 27 in Rockville, Maryland, according to a press release.
The 2025 Franchisee of the Year recognition went to Andy and Terrie Sullivan, owners of three Costa Oil locations in Iowa. The recognition comes two years after the Sullivans opened their first Costa Oil quick lube location in Newton, Iowa. This past January, they opened a second location in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and most recently celebrated the grand opening of Costa Oil in Marion, Iowa.
“In addition to being the first franchisees to operate three Costa Oil stores—opening two in the same year—Andy and Terrie are active participants in the system, always willing to share their knowledge and experience with other franchisees,” said Brandon Cornelius, Costa Oil chief operating officer. “They take this same approach with their teams, ensuring that they are equipped to handle every situation and to deliver the highest level of service. We recognize this, and so do their customers.”
Also recognized this year was Ralph Brand, owner of Costa Oil in Peachtree City, Georgia. His single bay quick lube opened in December 2022. In addition to Single-Bay Franchisee of the Year, Brand received the Costa Oil Innovator award for the second year in a row.
“This award shows that running a successful single bay shop isn’t about size, it’s about consistency, passion, and integrity,” said Brand. “I’m grateful to my team for embodying these values; without their dedication we simply wouldn’t be where we are today. And, of course, I want to thank the Peachtree City community. Their trust and support keep us motivated to raise the bar every day, one car and one customer at a time.”
Other Costa Oil franchisee awards for 2025 included:
- Brand Ambassador - Holly Lavender, Costa Oil Parkville, Missouri
- Customer Care Champion - Armand Duvio, Costa Oil Chalmette, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi
- Customer Loyalty Leader – Mitch Urbytes, Costa Oil Holland
- Fastest Growing Franchise – Rob Goud, Costa Oil Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and Savage, Minnesota
- Ramp Up Growth – Aaron Mills, Costa Oil Fountain, Colorado
- Ancillary Product Sales – Jim and Melinda Sholly, Costa Oil Aberdeen
In addition to recognizing top performing franchisees, this year’s conference included presentations from Costa Oil brand partners Chevron, Service Champ, Solid Start (True Brand), and Square, in addition to Costa Oil founder and CEO, Constantine Kapothanasis.
"Our model wins because it’s focused," said Kapothanasis. "While the rest of the industry adds tire sales, brakes, and endless services, we stay laser-focused on fast, high-quality oil changes. That clarity lets us run leaner, train faster, and deliver a frictionless customer experience. In 2026 and beyond, success won’t come from doing everything—it’ll come from doing one thing better than anyone else."