Franchise Equity Partners Celebrates Expansion with 50th Velocity Auto Care Location Opening

Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm committed to fostering enduring partnerships within the franchise industry, proudly announced that its partner, Velocity Auto Care, has successfully opened its 50th Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center. This momentous occasion was marked by the latest location opening at 2930 W Trenton Road in Edinburg, Texas.

This new service center is the twelfth establishment opened since FEP's partnership with Velocity Auto Care began after its notable acquisition of 38 Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchises in December 2024. This acquisition came with an expansive development agreement to open up to 75 additional service centers nationwide over the next seven years, a strategic move geared towards robust growth throughout the Texas region.

"Achieving 50 locations is not just a milestone; it reflects the strength of our collaboration with Velocity Auto Care and our shared vision for responsible growth," remarked Mike Esposito, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Franchise Equity Partners. "Since the acquisition, Velocity has not only adhered to an ambitious growth strategy but has also maintained a steadfast commitment to operational excellence and delivering exemplary customer service. We are enthusiastic about sustaining this upward trajectory across our developmental territory."

In a substantial move post-acquisition, Velocity Auto Care made a notable impact by establishing the first-ever Valvoline Instant Oil Change location in the Rio Grande Valley in 2025, highlighting the firm’s expansive reach and commitment to service in the area. Currently, the company successfully operates six service centers within this region.

Looking ahead, Velocity Auto Care has ambitious expansion plans, with 18 additional service centers under development, all anticipated to open by the end of 2027. The next 18 months will see strategic growth across vital regions such as Austin, El Paso, Midland-Odessa, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and other burgeoning markets in Central, South, and West Texas.

Robert Fish, the CEO of Velocity Auto Care, expressed optimism regarding the company's growth pipeline: "The development pipeline signifies the vast potential we see across our operational territory. We’re proactively building in high-growth communities and aim to add about nine to twelve new locations each year as we steadfastly work toward our long-term objectives."

Through these developments, Franchise Equity Partners continues to execute its strategy of forming alliances with experienced franchise operators, focusing on elevating growth via operational backing, strategic investments, and calculated expansion initiatives.

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