Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Oil Changers

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires West Star Aviation from The Sterling Group

May 21, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group have acquired West Star Aviation, a leading business aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, from The Sterling Group. Financial terms were not disclosed; Greenbriar said it will leverage its aviation aftermarket experience to accelerate West Star's growth and enhance its service capabilities across the company's national facilities and AOG technician network.

Valvoline Acquires Breeze Autocare from Greenbriar Equity Group

February 20, 2025

Automotive

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.

Oil Changers Acquires Nine Stores from National Lube Express

March 9, 2022

Automotive

Oil Changers announced the addition of 11 new service centers — including a greenfield shop in Visalia, California and a redevelopment in Yuba City — and the acquisition of nine stores from a regional chain formerly called National Lube Express in the McAllen, Texas area. The deals expand Oil Changers' footprint (bringing the network to 89 locations) as the PE-backed quick-lube operator continues growth across California and Texas.

Greenbriar Equity Group Makes Strategic Growth Investment in The Facilities Group

February 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Greenbriar Equity Group completed a strategic growth investment in The Facilities Group to support the facilities maintenance consolidator's growth acceleration and M&A strategy. The Facilities Group will continue to be led by CEO Bryson Raver from its Tampa, Florida headquarters as Greenbriar supports expanded service lines and acquisitions.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Majority Stake in JEGS Automotive

December 1, 2021

E-Commerce

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group acquired a majority position in JEGS Automotive, a national online retailer and distributor of high-performance aftermarket auto parts and accessories. The Coughlin family will remain significant minority shareholders; Greenbriar plans to support product and market expansion while enhancing JEGS' technology and distribution capabilities.

Princeton Equity Group Invests in Strickland Brothers

May 24, 2021

Automotive

Princeton Equity Group completed a strategic (minority) investment in Strickland Brothers, the drive-thru, 10-minute oil change franchisor, to help accelerate the brand's national expansion. Founder Justin Strickland and the existing management team will remain in place; terms of the investment were not disclosed.