Take 5 Oil Change Appoints Driven Brands Leader Phil Hoblet as Senior Vice President of Franchise

February 11, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // CHARLOTTE, NC – Take 5 Oil Change has named Phil Hoblet as Senior Vice President of Franchise, effective immediately. A respected leader within Take 5’s parent company, Driven Brands, for the past six years, Hoblet brings deep experience in procurement, vendor management, and large scale operational improvement across the automotive and retail sectors.

Hoblet most recently served as Senior Vice President, Category Management, where he helped the organization navigate pandemic era supply chain disruptions, streamline procurement processes, and implement cost saving initiatives that strengthened both corporate and franchise performance.

Before joining Driven Brands, Hoblet advised consumer and retail clients at McKinsey & Company on complex productivity and transformation programs. Earlier in his career, he served as a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, bringing a leadership style grounded in discipline, teamwork, and mission focus.

“Phil has been a trusted leader within Driven Brands for years,” said Tim Austin, President of Take 5 Oil Change. “His ability to navigate complex challenges, support teams, and build scalable systems makes him the ideal person to lead our franchise business at this pivotal moment.”

In his new role, Hoblet will partner closely with the Take 5 franchise team to support current franchisees and onboard new owners as the brand continues expanding into new markets.

“I’m honored to step into this role at such an exciting moment for Take 5,” Hoblet said. “Our franchisees are the backbone of this brand, and I’m eager to support them as we continue to grow, scale responsibly, and deliver the fast, friendly experience guests count on.”

Hoblet will oversee franchise strategy, owner support, and systemwide consistency to ensure Take 5 continues delivering an exceptional guest experience. His successor in Category Management will be named at a later date.

SOURCE Take 5 Oil Change