# Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

> Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is a Winston-Salem-based operator and franchisor of drive-thru quick-lube centers. Founded by former technician Justin Strickland in 2016 after lenders repeatedly turned him down, the company lets drivers remain in their vehicles, requires no appointment, and pairs oil changes with courtesy checks, selected inspections, tire rotations, filters, wipers, additives, and discounted fleet accounts. It reports more than 285 locations across 27 states and 1.7 million oil changes a year, and is using a mix of new construction, franchising, and acquisitions to expand.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Winston-Salem, United States
- **Founders:** Justin Strickland (Founder and CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 470 employees, based on supplied company-data estimates.
- **Products:** Drive-thru oil change, Courtesy checks, State and emissions inspections, Fleet services, Preventive-maintenance add-ons
- **Notable:** Grew from one Thomasville, North Carolina location in 2016 to more than 285 locations across 27 states by 2026., Reports performing more than 1.7 million oil changes annually., Reached 13 locations by the end of 2019, 24 by the end of 2020, more than 60 by the end of 2021, and more than 150 by the end of 2022.

## Products & services

- **Drive-thru oil change** — No-appointment oil changes designed to be completed in about ten minutes while customers remain in their vehicles, with economy, full synthetic, premium high-mileage, diesel, and selected Valvoline oil options.
- **Courtesy checks** — Complimentary checks covering exterior lights, air filters, washer and power-steering fluids, tire pressure, wiper blades, and cabin air filters.
- **State and emissions inspections** — Vehicle safety, state, and emissions inspections offered at selected locations where local rules and shop capabilities permit.
- **Fleet services** — Oil changes, add-on maintenance, billing flexibility, and tiered discounts for accounts starting at three vehicles; published discounts range from 10% to 25% depending on fleet size.
- **Preventive-maintenance add-ons** — Selected locations offer tire rotations, wiper blades, cabin and engine air filters, and fuel or oil additives during the same visit.

## Achievements

- Grew from one Thomasville, North Carolina location in 2016 to more than 285 locations across 27 states by 2026.
- Reports performing more than 1.7 million oil changes annually.
- Reached 13 locations by the end of 2019, 24 by the end of 2020, more than 60 by the end of 2021, and more than 150 by the end of 2022.
- Acquired 24 Snappy Lube locations in North Carolina in 2023 and later acquired Iowa-based LOF Xpress in 2025.
- Appeared on the Inc. 5000 for a fifth consecutive year in 2025, reporting 658% three-year growth and a No. 634 ranking.
- Ranked No. 16 on the 2025 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list.
- Its Greensboro flagship won a 2025 CoStar Impact Award for commercial development in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem market.
- Closed a $360 million committed financing in January 2026 to fund acquisitions and continued expansion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Opened an eighth Ohio location in Celina.
- **2026-07** — Said nearly 80 corporate locations were expected to be acquired or opened during 2026, after averaging more than 50 new shop openings annually over the prior five years.
- **2026-07** — Opened a fifth Louisiana location in Sulphur and a fourth Massachusetts site in Ayer.
- **2026-06** — Sponsored Winston-Salem's hosting of Germany's men's national soccer team base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- **2026-05** — Announced 17 corporate openings during the first part of 2026 and entered Maine.
- **2026-01** — Closed a $360 million committed financing provided by Golub Capital and Audax Strategic Capital for acquisition activity and national expansion.

## Links

- Website: https://sboilchange.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strickland-brothers-10-minute-oil-change
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/sboilchange
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQt4eLgobQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sboilchange/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stricklandbrothers/

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Last updated: 2026-08-22