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TAKE 5®

Automotive • Year: 2025
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What Is TAKE 5?

TAKE 5 is a franchise in the Automotive category that grants rights to develop and operate Take 5 Oil Change Centers providing quick, customer-oriented oil changes, lubrication and related motor vehicle services and products. The operational model is center-based (brick-and-mortar) oil change centers where customers remain in their cars. The primary target customers are individual consumers (B2C), and the core service bundle centers on speedy oil changes, lubrication services and related automotive products.

TAKE 5 Franchise: Pros and Cons

With 432 franchised units (top 10% for systems), the brand offers strong national footprint, recognition, and a broad peer network for operational learning, but the franchisor’s 710 company‑owned locations (top 5% corporate ownership ratio) pose a major risk by likely limiting new franchise opportunities and suggesting corporate expansion may be prioritized.

Pros

At 432 franchised units (top 10% for all systems), the franchise has a large franchised footprint that provides brand recognition and a broad peer network to learn operational best practices from.
There are zero outlet non‑renewals, zero franchisee‑initiated judgments or settlements, and zero franchisor‑initiated enforcement actions (all bottom 5%), signaling unusually low formal legal conflict across the system and smoother franchisor‑franchisee relations.
The initial franchise fee low range is $0 (bottom 5%), which can materially reduce the upfront cash you need to get into the system and frees capital for build‑out or working capital.

Cons

The franchisor operates 710 company‑owned locations (top 5%), a very high corporate ownership ratio that may limit new franchise openings and warrants investigation into whether the company prioritizes corporate expansion over growing the franchise base.
There are 8 disclosed lawsuits, 3 government penalties/orders, and 6 cases alleging fraud (all above typical), indicating elevated legal and regulatory exposure that requires careful legal due diligence.
Estimated startup costs run high — Item 7 minimum $912,248 and maximum $2,053,642 (both top 5%) with training costs up to $20,000 — so expect a significantly larger capital requirement and likely greater financing needs than most peers.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

71/100
NORMAL

The Facts: The franchisor faces securities class and shareholder derivative suits, and Take 5 Canada faces Canadian franchisee claims over disclosure, territory and termination; affiliates settled no‑poaching and data‑security matters via settlement without admission of liability. The Advice: Review post‑termination obligations and non‑solicit clauses (Item 11), territorial protections (Item 12), and SEC filings/Item 20 and data‑security and indemnity provisions.

Territory Protection

48/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to develop additional units affecting market density, to sell via e-commerce, retail and alternative venues, to use different trademarks, and to acquire/convert units; protection is contingent on performance contingencies, with site-specific relocation allowed.

Training & Support

88/100
NORMAL

The brand provides an Extensive 175-hour training curriculum designed to prepare staff for launch; no individuals are included in the initial franchise fee. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses managed by the franchisee and additional on-site services subject to separate fees.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a TAKE 5 Franchise?

Opening a TAKE 5 franchise requires a total initial investment of $912,248 to $2,053,642, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$912,248
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$2,053,642
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000
Real Estate$537,528
Equipment & Assets$73,839
Reserves$52,000
Training$15,000
Other$188,881

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000
Real Estate$1,352,318
Equipment & Assets$136,772
Reserves$52,000
Training$20,000
Other$447,552

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do TAKE 5 Franchise Owners Make?

TAKE 5 franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,384,790 and median gross sales of $1,327,808 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:
$1,384,790
Median Gross Sales:
$1,327,808
High Gross Sales:
$3,474,051
Low Gross Sales:
$190,365
Sample Size:
298
Percent Attaining Average:
47.0%
Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The disclosure presents affiliate-owned (company) performance separately from franchised-unit data (e.g., a 298-center affiliate sample with a $1,384,790 average and franchised samples reported elsewhere), which helps distinguish company-run results from franchised outcomes.
Performance Variability Analysis: There is a wide performance range — the sample’s lowest center reported about $190,365 while the highest reached $3,474,051 — and the average ($1,384,790) sits slightly above the median ($1,327,808), indicating a subset of higher-performing centers raises the mean.
Data Scope and Limitations: The primary sample is 298 affiliate-owned centers open at least one year for the 2024 fiscal year with explicit exclusions (e.g., 69 ground-up centers, 341 acquired centers, recently reacquired or closed centers), so the scope and exclusions are clearly defined.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a TAKE 5 franchise?

The total initial investment for a TAKE 5 franchise ranges from $912,248 to $2,053,642, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the TAKE 5 initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for TAKE 5 is $45,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do TAKE 5 franchise owners make?

TAKE 5 franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,384,790 and median gross sales of $1,327,808 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does TAKE 5 have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

TAKE 5 received a legal risk score of 71 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The Facts: The franchisor faces securities class and shareholder derivative suits, and Take 5 Canada faces Canadian franchisee claims over disclosure, territory and termination; affiliates settled no‑poaching and data‑security matters via settlement without admission of liability.

Does TAKE 5 offer exclusive franchise territories?

TAKE 5 received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does TAKE 5 provide to new franchisees?

TAKE 5 received a training and support score of 88 out of 100. The brand provides an Extensive 175-hour training curriculum designed to prepare staff for launch; no individuals are included in the initial franchise fee.

How many TAKE 5 franchise locations are there?

TAKE 5 had 1142 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is TAKE 5?

TAKE 5 is a franchise in the Automotive category that grants rights to develop and operate Take 5 Oil Change Centers providing quick, customer-oriented oil changes, lubrication and related motor vehicle services and products.

Report generated on March 30, 2026 at 03:16 PM

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.

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