Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® Recognized for Veteran Opportunities, Incentives, and Representation

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – With a long-standing commitment to helping military veterans transition from service to business ownership, FullSpeed Automotive®’s flagship brands, Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®, have been recognized on Entrepreneur’s 2025 list of Top Franchises for Veterans.

Grease Monkey ranked 24, earning a spot on the list for the eighth consecutive year. SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service ranked 79, marking the brand’s seventh straight year on the list.

“We’re honored that two of our brands have once again been recognized by Entrepreneur as top franchises for veterans,” said Ron Stilwell, President of FullSpeed Automotive. “Supporting veterans is at the heart of who we are, and we’re proud to provide service members with opportunities to leverage their leadership, discipline, and dedication as business owners. This recognition reinforces our commitment to helping those who have served successfully transition to franchise ownership.”

This year, more than 600 companies applied to be considered for Entrepreneur’s annual ranking of the Top Franchises for Veterans. To determine the top 150 from that pool, Entrepreneur evaluated their systems based on the number of veteran-owned units, incentives they offer (such as franchise fee discounts), whether they offer any franchise giveaways or contests for veterans, leadership team members with a military background, and more.

The ranking also took into account each company’s 2025 Franchise 500 score, which is based on an analysis of 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

“Veterans are the heroes of our nation, and the heroes of franchising,” said Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “By publishing our ranking of the Top Franchises for Veterans, we hope to help veterans who are looking to buy a franchise, and to help support the brands that best support our troops.”

Both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service are IFA VetFran members, offering $10,000 off the franchise fee for veterans and rebates on royalty fees for the first two years.

FullSpeed Automotive is looking to bring on qualified and engaged individuals seeking single, multi-unit, and conversion opportunities. When franchisees invest with FullSpeed Automotive brands, they’re investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and proven business models backed with 90+ years of experience in providing quality car care across its brands. FullSpeed Automotive’s acquisition strategy has also played a key role in nationwide expansion and remains a strong business focal point for growth.

Additionally, Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service are part of the FullSpeed Automotive tri-brand portfolio, which also includes Kwik Kar® – another brand expanding nationwide. To explore franchise opportunities across all three brands, visit: https://oilchangefranchises.com/.

About FullSpeed Automotive®

FullSpeed Automotive is among the nation’s largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities and home to flagship brands Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar. FullSpeed brands offer oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and other ancillary services through multiple brand formats that target several desirable segments of the service market. The company’s strategic geographic footprint of 900-plus franchised and company-owned locations provides density in high growth markets. In 2024, Grease Monkey was included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking; SpeeDee was Entrepreneur Verified. FullSpeed is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. For more information, go to www.fullspeedautomotive.com.

About Grease Monkey®

Founded in 1978 and part of the FullSpeed Automotive family of brands, Grease Monkey has more than 45 years of expertise in oil changes and automotive maintenance. There are more than 460 Grease Monkey auto centers in the United States, China, Colombia, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Grease Monkey was included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and ranked #69 on Entrepreneur’s First-Ever List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit. Grease Monkey is also proud to have received the VetFran 5‐Star rating and it has been recognized as a Top Franchise for Veterans for the eighth year in a row, demonstrating its extraordinary commitment to “provide access and opportunities in franchising to our Nation’s Veterans and their Spouses.” For more information, go to www.greasemonkeyfranchise.com.

About SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®

Founded in 1980, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service is a franchise-based full-service automotive care company headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. SpeeDee is a subsidiary of FullSpeed Automotive. There are more than 170 SpeeDee auto centers located throughout the United States and Mexico. In 2025, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service was included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the seventh consecutive year. Alongside franchise accolades, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Franchise for Veterans for the seventh year in a row, ranking #12. SpeeDee is also proud to have received the VetFran 5‐Star rating, demonstrating its extraordinary commitment to “provide access and opportunities in franchising to our Nation’s Veterans and their Spouses.” For more information, visit www.speedeeoilfranchise.com.

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