Largest Fast Lube Provider Continues to Expand Footprint

45th Jiffy Lube® Service Center Opens in U.S. Since Last Year

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Aug 07, 2018, 08:30 ET

HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiffy Lube, the industry leader in the fast lube category, continues its focus on expanding the brand's footprint. With more than 2,081 franchise-owned service centers across North America, the automotive maintenance provider has opened 45 new Jiffy Lube service centers in the U.S. since January 2017, expanding into new markets and growing communities.

"Last year, we doubled the number of new Jiffy Lube service centers opened over the previous year and are purposely maintaining our aggressive growth strategy," said Patrick Southwick, President of Jiffy Lube International, Inc. "Jiffy Lube is known for speed and convenience, and one important aspect of convenience is providing the right services in the right location. We are delivering exactly that as we methodically plan our growth."

The iconic brand has been in an expansion phase. On average, Jiffy Lube has added between two and three franchisee-owned service centers per month since the beginning of 2017, with plans to increase year on year growth projections. The growth extends coast-to-coast, with the most recent service centers opening in Glenpool, OK; Odessa, FL; Dallas, OR; Palmdale, CA; Holly Springs, NC; Alpharetta, GA and Tracy, CA.

Chris Dykes, Director of Network Development for Jiffy Lube International, Inc. added, "We offer several incentive programs and provide numerous resources to support new growth to help existing and prospective Jiffy Lube franchisees grow their business, whether the franchisee is looking to self-develop new locations, participate in a 'turn key' Build to Suit program, or anything in between."

For more information, visit the Jiffy Lube website at www.JiffyLube.com.

About Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube International, Inc. ("Jiffy Lube"), with more than 2,000 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 20 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

SOURCE Jiffy Lube International Inc.