Driven Brands’ Recent Earnings Call Shows Growth in Non-Oil Change Services
Driven Brands latest 2025 Q2 earnings call shows that Take 5 Oil Change has seen success with expanding its service offerings beyond just oil changes, as shared by AInvest.
The company shared a revenue growth of 6% for its Take 5 brand, which was credited to its launch of 169 net new stores, as well as 10% adjusted EBITDA growth year-over-year.
Additionally, Take 5 saw over 20% of its total sales come from non-oil change services, marking an increase from the previous quarter. This growth was attributed to Take 5 adding new service offerings like differential fluid service.
The franchise segment also saw $45 million in adjusted EBITDA, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 61%.
RelaDyne Acquires Midwest Lubricant Distributor, Santie Oil Company
RelaDyne has acquired Santie Oil Company, a lubricant distributor in the Midwest, according to a press release.
Founded over 85 years ago, Santie Oil Company is headquartered in Sikeston, Missouri, with an additional facility in Berkeley, Missouri, and serves a 150-mile radius across the Midwest.
With more than 3,700 SKUs, the company offers lubricants and industrial products, in addition to operating an e-commerce platform.
“This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our strategic expansion throughout the Midwest region,” said David Schumacher, chief strategy officer for RelaDyne. “Santie Oil Company has built a highly respected brand, backed by strong supplier relationships, a diversified customer base, and a differentiated e- commerce platform. By combining our strengths, RelaDyne and Santie Oil Company will expand industrial and lubricant service offerings, delivering enhanced value, trusted support, and long-term growth opportunities for both current and future customers.”
Jiffy Lube Among Several Arizona Auto Shops Targeted by Arrested TikTok Prankster
A TikTok prankster has been arrested for viral content created at the expense of several automotive service shops in Tempe, Arizona, reports People.
Heston Cobb—known as Heston James by his 1.6 million TikTok followers—was behind several incidents where groups of men entered businesses and took over.
One video, posted on July 4, shows Cobb telling the employees of an auto repair shop that he was sent “from corporate” and had received multiple complaints about the shop. Then, a van full of men in jumpsuits enter the shop, and the group starts picking up tools and pretending to work on the cars themselves.
In a separate report from 12News, an employee of a local Big Brand Tire that was targeted described what he saw. The men came in and were opening the doors to customers’ vehicles, going underneath cars, and even using equipment to remove tires from the cars.
The businesses targeted by Cobb were largely automotive service related, including a Jiffy Lube, Pep Boys, Big Brand Tire & Service, and Hyland Auto Repair, shares People.
Cobb was arrested on July 23, and faces one count of burglary in the third degree, two counts of criminal impersonation, five counts of disorderly conduct, and five counts of criminal trespass.
PAMA Holding Online Training Course Over Engine Oil and Transmission Labelling Laws
The Preventive Automotive Maintenance Association has recently launched a training course online over complying with engine oil and transmission labeling laws.
Targeted to installers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail sellers, the program teaches participants how to ensure operators and consumers are receiving the exact products they order, while protecting their fast lube assets from NIST Handbook 130 engine oil and transmission product labeling and receipt requirement violations.
PAMA’s training program was designed by fast lube operators and training experts, complete with real world graphics, supportive audio, straight forward text, and a corrective feedback test at the end. The cost to participate is $50 per individual and is only available to PAMA members.
Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change Chief Operating Officer Earns Award
Aaron Jansen, chief operating officer for Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change, was recently named a 2025 C-Suite Awards honoree by the Triad Business Journal, as shared in a recent press release.
The Triad Business Journal's C-Suite Awards celebrate top-performing executives across the Piedmont Triad. This year’s awards were presented on July 24 at Peter's Quarters Event Center in High Point, North Carolina, to a sold-out crowd of business leaders.
Jansen was recognized for his role in scaling operations at Strickland Brothers, with the organization having doubled its number of service locations since he joined.
Jiffy Lube Franchisee Stonebriar Auto Service Enters Agreement With Qik-FIT Filter Systems
Groove Technologies, LLC has secured an adoption deal with Stonebriar Auto Services, LLC for its Qik-FIT Premium Universal Cabin Air Filter System, according to a press release.
The product is designed to allow auto service operators to consolidate dozens of filter SKUs into a single, rip-to-fit solution. Currently, it’s available exclusively through a Groove Technologies partnership with aftermarket distributor Service Champ.
Stonebriar, which owns and operates 120 Jiffy Lube locations nationwide, will roll out Qik-FIT to its network of modern, high-performance stores across the South, Midwest, and East Coast.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Owner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Building Fifth Store
A rapidly growing commercial corner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will soon be home to a franchise owner’s fifth Valvoline Instant Oil Change store in the city, reports Sioux Falls Business.
In the past five years, the property on the northeast side of 41st Street and Ellis Road has seen massive growth, largely thanks to the first retailer to enter the scene, midwest grocery chain Fareway.
The latest additions to the property include a Taco Bell and a Valvoline Instant Oil Change—the latter of which will be Pete Nelson’s fifth store in Sioux Falls. He cited the surrounding tenants as a factor in why he chose to open up shop there.
He recently broke ground on the new store, and plans to construct a facility identical to his store on the east side at 41st Street and Veterans Parkway, and in the south near 85th Street and Minnesota Avenue. If weather permits, it could be open as soon as November, or spring at the latest.
Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change Acquires Two Stores in Oregon
Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change has acquired two new stores in Oregon, as shared in a recent press release.
Located at 1995 W 11th Avenue in Eugene and 4184 Main Street in Springfield, the two locations were acquired from Pit Stop USA.
Both stores underwent extensive renovations, consisting of new equipment, building remodels, and the introduction of amenities like free beverages and window cleaning. Additionally, customers will be offered a complimentary car wash from Happy's Car Wash, Oilstop's sister company, which has a location in Springfield.
As of July 14, both stores are officially open to the public. To celebrate the launch, customers are being offered coupons for 50% off a conventional oil change or $25 off a synthetic oil change through October.
Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change Acquires LOF Xpress of Iowa
Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change has acquired all three of LOF Xpress’ stores in Iowa, according to a press release.
The brand was first founded by Ted Sage, and most recently was led by Aaron Sage as CEO.
Along with LOF Xpress’ stores in Ames, Ankeny, and Waukee, Strickland Brothers will absorb the company’s corporate staff and leadership team.
LOF Xpress’ current locations will continue operating under their current name and branding through the end of the year, with plans for future integration into the Strickland Brothers brand.
ASE Discontining Five Certification Tests by End of 2025
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence will be discontinuing five of its certification tests at the end of 2025, as shared in a recent press release.
The following tests will be affected by the decision:
- Test E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair
- Test E2: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair
- Test E3: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair
- Test P4: General Motors Parts Consultant
- Test X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems
Certifications and recertifications for these tests will no longer be available after Dec. 31, 2025. ASE has said it will ensure all impacted users and systems are notified accordingly.
“Those individuals who want to be certified or recertified in these test areas should act now and definitely no later than Dec. 31,” said Matt Shepanek, vice president of credential testing programs for ASE. “ASE is constantly being asked by industry partners to create new credential tests. By retiring some of the lower volume tests, we will be able to free up resources to work on some of these new requests.”
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