Valvoline Acquires Breeze Autocare from Greenbriar Equity Group
February 20, 2025
Valvoline, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Autocare, a Pleasanton, California–based operator of quick lube, car wash, and light repair services, from Greenbriar Equity Group. Breeze operates more than 200 locations and serves over 1.8 million customers annually; the deal expands Valvoline's retail service network and capabilities across the United States.
- Buyers
- Valvoline, Inc.
- Targets
- Breeze Autocare
- Sellers
- Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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