Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change Make Entrepeneur’s “Top Franchises for Veterans” List

Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service have been recognized on Entrepreneur’s 2025 list of Top Franchises for Veterans, as shared in a recent press release.

Grease Monkey ranked 24, earning a spot on the list for the eighth consecutive year. SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service ranked 79, marking the brand’s seventh straight year on the list.

The two FullSpeed Automotive brands were among over 600 companies that applied to be considered for Entrepreneur’s annual ranking of the Top Franchises for Veterans. To determine the top 150 from that pool, Entrepreneur evaluated their systems based on the number of veteran-owned units, incentives they offer (such as franchise fee discounts), whether they offer any franchise giveaways or contests for veterans, and leadership team members with a military background. The ranking also took into account each company’s 2025 Franchise 500 score, which is based on an analysis of 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

Both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service are IFA VetFran members, offering $10,000 off the franchise fee for veterans and rebates on royalty fees for the first two years.

“We’re honored that two of our brands have once again been recognized by Entrepreneur as top franchises for veterans,” said Ron Stilwell, president of FullSpeed Automotive. “Supporting veterans is at the heart of who we are, and we’re proud to provide service members with opportunities to leverage their leadership, discipline, and dedication as business owners. This recognition reinforces our commitment to helping those who have served successfully transition to franchise ownership.”