FullSpeed Automotive is looking to accelerate its franchise growth following an active first half of 2026, as shared in Franchising.com.

During the first half of 2026, the company signed 12 new franchise agreements, opened 11 locations, advanced 12 stores into construction, and moved five additional locations into active real estate negotiations. It’s altogether totaled 40 locations at various stages.

Grease Monkey opened nine locations during the first half of the year, including four locations in Billings, Montana. Additional openings included Laurel, Montana; Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Rexburg, Idaho; Valrico, Florida; and Woodlawn, Maryland. SpeeDee expanded its footprint with a new location in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Population growth, vehicle ownership rates, and sustained demand for automotive maintenance services were factors in market activity. In addition, the company expanded its agreements, leases, and letters of intent across both brands in the first half of the year.

FullSpeed Automotive is planning to open additional locations during the second half of 2026 as projects move toward completion.