In BC, Lubeworld is now mainly operated by ex Mr. Lube managers.
Lubeworld and Great Canadian Oil Change are actually part of the same company since Great Canadian is the franchise arm of the company.

Since the managers left in 2006 there has been a huge turnover of qualified employees from Mr. Lube going to Lubeworld and setting up shop there. My friend included. Morale is just horrible at Mr. Lube which probably explains their 1/2 price next oil change promotion. They are definitely hurting and losing customers.

So just be careful where you go. There are some good places around.

And sometimes the dealers are no better. Do you think they actually have certified mechanics who make $100 and hour doing oil changes? Yeah right in your dreams.
Usually the guys who are doing it are former lot boys just moving up the chain.

The one beef I have about Lubeworld though is that their managers drive around in company gas-guzzling emission spewing SUV Hummers. Oil refining and the whole business is bad enough for the environment already but this says alot about their respect for the environment and society.