QC Capital Group Launches Cruz Express Oil Brand
The Charlotte-based firm is expanding its automotive service platform with two new quick-lube locations in Georgia.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Charlotte-based QC Capital Group has officially launched Cruz Express Oil, a new quick-lube brand. The firm has already begun operating two locations in Duluth and Alpharetta, Georgia, as it looks to grow its automotive services portfolio.
Why it matters
The company is targeting recurring-revenue automotive services that offer a predictable customer return cycle. This strategy aims to build upon the firm's existing car care platform, which currently includes express car washes.
QC Capital Group currently manages 11 AquaShine Express locations in addition to its two new Cruz Express Oil centers. The firm, which was founded in 2018, operates assets across healthcare, car care, and industrial real estate sectors.
The players
QC Capital Group
An independent investment firm based in Charlotte that manages assets in the healthcare, industrial real estate, and car care industries.
Cruz Express Oil
A newly launched quick-lube service brand that provides oil changes and related automotive maintenance.
AquaShine Express
A car wash operator that is part of the broader automotive service platform managed by QC Capital Group.
The details
QC Capital Group maintains operations at existing sites throughout the transition to the new branding. The company acquires or develops its assets and manages them directly as part of its diversified portfolio.
Timeline
QC Capital Group was founded in 2018.
The launch of the new brand was announced on October 15, 2026.
The Cruz Express Oil website is expected to launch in mid-to-late October 2026.
A 12th AquaShine Express location is scheduled to open by the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm's move into oil changes follows the established industry trend toward acquiring services with predictable customer return cycles. This expansion positions the company to capture recurring revenue that complements its existing car wash assets.
Drivers in Duluth and Alpharetta can now access the newly rebranded oil change services at established locations. Customers should expect the brand's digital presence to expand when the website launches later this month.
The takeaway
The firm is betting that consistent demand for quick-lube services will strengthen its automotive car care platform. Residents can monitor the company website for further updates on the brand's official digital launch scheduled for late October.
Further reading
Learn more about new commercial developments in the region by visiting the Charlotte Openings & Closings section.
More information
View corporate details and company news on the QC Capital Group corporate website.
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