FullSpeed Automotive® Revs Up Arizona Development with New Corporate-Owned Grease Monkey Location

August 03, 2022

PHOENIX, AZFullSpeed Automotive®, one of 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 has announced the opening of the first corporate-owned Grease Monkey location in Arizona. The new store opened its doors in Anthem (42011 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway) on August 1, bringing the brand’s total to almost 500 locations across the U.S. and internationally, inching closer to FullSpeed’s target development goal of 1,000 units by the end of 2023.

With seven franchise locations across Peoria, Phoenix, Prescott and Tucson, there is vast whitespace for continued development in the state. The FullSpeed leadership team sees prime opportunity for both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee in Arizona and looks to add five new locations to the state over the next two years, aiming to grow both brands through qualified franchise partners and strategic acquisitions.

“Over the past few years, we’ve been on a phenomenal growth curve, and with only a select number of facilities operating in Arizona, now is the opportune time to invest and continue to build out our brands in high-profile markets,” said Rob Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of FullSpeed Automotive. “This new corporate opening will further promote the need for quick lube services and solidify FullSpeed’s position as one of the nation’s largest automotive aftermarket services operators and franchisors. With the right concepts, proven track records, and a booming auto aftermarket industry, we’re eager to accelerate our development efforts across Arizona.”

Coming off of major Q1 and Q2 growth, FullSpeed has some big initiatives planned. Most recently, the automotive brand acquired the intellectual property of Kwik Industries, Inc., including ownership of the Kwik Kar brand, and purchased from local independent operators a total of 25 more Kwik Kar related centers. Additionally, in an effort to continue to innovate the automotive aftermarket industry and create a better experience for customers, FullSpeed will soon unveil its “Store of the Future” that will use all-new technology, hone in on the customer-experience, and create an environment the industry has not yet seen before.

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 70+ years of experience in providing quality car care in the industry. FullSpeed Automotive’s acquisition strategy has also played a key role in nationwide expansion and remains a strong business focal point for growth.  

For more information on FullSpeed Automotive and the company’s flagship brands, visit fullspeedautomotive.com or call 800-364-0352.

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 offers 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 740 -plus franchised and company-owned locations provide density in high growth markets. In 2022, both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee were included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking. FullSpeed is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. For more information, go to www.fullspeedautomotive.com.

About Grease Monkey®

Founded in 1978 and part the FullSpeed Automotive® family of brands, Grease Monkey has over 40 years of expertise in oil changes and automotive maintenance. There are over 490 Grease Monkey auto centers in the United States and international locations in China, Colombia, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. In 2022, Grease Monkey was named to Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list as well as included in the prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Grease Monkey 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, 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 over 200 SpeeDee auto centers located throughout the United States and Mexico. In 2022, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service was included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the fourth consecutive year. 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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