Champion Lube & Repair f/k/a Smith's Lube & Repair

Champion Lube & Repair is a mobile oil and fleet service company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, built to keep businesses moving. We partner with companies nationwide to ensure their fleets stay operational, efficient, and on the road delivering their products without interruption.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Absentee / executive Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$100,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$80,600 – $119,855
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$100,000
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
7%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Financial assistance available: No
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Absentee / executive
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: At Smith’s Lube & Repair, we provide a comprehensive training and support system designed to set franchisees up for immediate success both operationally and financially. Classroom Training: Franchisees begin with in-depth classroom instruction covering the core components of the business, including: Equipment operation and trailer functionality Daily operations and workflow management CRM systems and customer management tools Billing platforms and invoicing procedures Financial tracking using systems such as QuickBooks In-Field Training: Hands on training ensures franchisees are fully confident executing services in real-world environments. This includes: Trailer and system setup from arrival to job completion On-site workflow and efficiency best practices Brand standards and professional customer interaction Required documentation and customer-specific paperwork Full operation of oil pumps and service equipment Operational Execution Includes (but not limited to): Proper setup and execution of oil change services Representing the Smith’s Lube & Repair brand professionally on-site Managing customer expectations and communication Completing and handling all required service documentation Ongoing Support: Dedicated mentorship following initial training 40 hours of guided support to ensure a smooth ramp-up period Continued access to systems, resources, and operational guidance Cost for Training: $500 additional training Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: 40 hours
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: No Mentoring: Yes; 40 hours

Financing information

No financing information has been provided.

Brand facts

Founded
2016
Franchising since
2023
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Lafayette, LA

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated July 23, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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