Oil Changes on Wheels: The Business Behind Champion Lube & Repair | Ep 50

What happens when you take a traditional oil change business out of the shop and bring it directly to commercial fleets? In this episode of the Kickstart My Franchise Podcast, Tim Michaels sits down with Adam Smith, Founder & CEO of Champion Lube & Repair, to unpack the business model behind a fully mobile, B2B-focused automotive service company. Adam shares how his background as a technician led him to build Champion Lube & Repair, why the company focuses on commercial fleets rather than individual consumers, and how mobile preventative maintenance can solve a major problem for businesses that depend on their vehicles. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Meet Adam Smith & Champion Lube and Repair 02:12 Why Adam Built a Mobile Automotive Business 03:03 Proving the Model in Different Markets 04:05 The Fleet Problem Champion Solves 06:40 Why Champion Uses Vans Instead of a Shop 09:00 Adam's Motivation: Time, Family & Freedom 10:14 Franchise Investment & Startup Costs 14:15 Who Is Champion's Customer? 18:01 Can a Non-Mechanic Own the Franchise? 19:26 How Franchisees Access National Accounts 21:23 Champion's Competitive Landscape 23:41 From Owner-Operator to Owner 24:21 Understanding Item 19 & Unit Performance 27:36 How Franchise Buying Power Lowers Costs 28:22 Why Become a Champion Franchisee? 28:55 More Than an Oil Change: Preventative Maintenance If you're researching franchise opportunities, automotive franchises, mobile businesses, or B2B service businesses, this conversation offers a look at how Champion Lube & Repair has structured its model. Subscribe to Kickstart My Franchise for more conversations with franchise founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners. 👉 https://www.kickstartmyfranchise.com 📅 Interested in exploring franchise ownership or finding the right business opportunity? Book a FREE consultation with Kickstart My Franchise to learn more about your options. 🚀https://bit.ly/4dZfkIb _______________ All other links: https://www.linktr.ee/kickstartmyfran... _______________ Explore the Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fWzncO _______________ Social Media:   / tim-michaels     / kickstartmyfranchise     / kickstartmyfranchise   Thank You for Watching!