In 1984, outside of New Orleans, a new automotive chain arrived with a unique concept. Take 5 Oil Change has held itself to a promise ever since they’d get that important job done for you within five to 10 minutes.
The business grew to more than 60 locations in the Southeast by 2016 when it was acquired by Driven Brands, the operator of national automotive service concepts that include Meineke, Carstar, Maaco and Auto Glass Now. Through franchising, Driven Brands has expanded Take 5’s presence into 42 states with more than 1,100 locations.
“We’re now going strongly into the Midwest and Northeast,” said Take 5 President Mo Khalid. “We haven’t run into any challenges finding available space. Our franchisees know their markets well and have been very successful in opening great new locations.”
“We plan to double the number of our stores in the next four years. We’ll be a 2,500-location business one day,” Khalid said. “We get involved in our communities. We support local soccer teams, we have First Responders Month and we give veterans 25 per cent discounts all year long. We believe in giving back.”
