Strickland Brothers lands sixth Inc. 5000 recognition

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change made the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth year in a row and sixth time overall, highlighting sustained growth for the Winston-Salem quick-lube chain. The 2026 recognition comes as the company tops 285 U.S. locations and enters its second decade.

Why it matters: - The Inc. 5000 honor tracks three-year revenue growth and is a widely watched marker of expansion among U.S. private companies. - Strickland Brothers’ repeat showing signals that the brand’s growth has continued as it scales across the country. - The company now operates more than 285 locations, giving it a larger national footprint in the quick-lube market.

What happened: - Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. - The recognition marks the company’s fifth straight appearance and sixth overall. - Strickland Brothers first appeared on the list in 2020, when it debuted at No. 583. - The company is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The details: - Inc. 5000 rankings are based on three-year revenue growth. - Strickland Brothers was founded in 2016. - The brand says it has grown from its North Carolina roots into a national quick-lube chain. - The company’s service model keeps customers in their vehicles while trained technicians complete the oil change. - No appointment is necessary. - The brand uses the motto, “Quality. Quickly.” - The company says its focus remains on quick, friendly and dependable service.

Between the lines: - The repeated Inc. 5000 placements suggest Strickland Brothers has maintained momentum rather than relying on a one-time growth spike. - The latest recognition also indicates the company is still finding room to expand even as it approaches a more mature phase of its business. - Founder and CEO Justin Strickland said the ranking reflects the work of the company’s teams and operators, as well as customer trust.

What’s next: - Strickland Brothers is entering its second decade of operation with continued expansion across the United States. - The company is likely to keep leaning on its no-appointment, in-vehicle service model as it grows its footprint. - The 2026 ranking adds another milestone to the brand’s ongoing national expansion.