Twenty years ago, Ryan Gaudette opened his first Great Canadian Oil Change franchise on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg. Joined by his brother Cory and father Joe, they opened five more locations. The Gaudette family built a strong reputation for fast, friendly, and dependable service at all their Manitoba locations. Their entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and they began to explore ideas that would combine their passion for the automotive business, people, and purpose. They decided they wanted to create a brand with a culture where everyone is treated like a VIP: the customers, the team members, the franchise partners, and the suppliers. People are often so busy running around and everything is so impersonal that they wanted to offer a place where you know that you will receive the best price, great service and be treated with genuine respect. more... See more text