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2025 Black & Yellow Convention — FAQ

Hilton Rockville/DC • Argyle Country Club (Silver Spring, MD)

When and where is the convention?

Dates: Fri, Sept 26 & Sat, Sept 27, 2025

  • Hotel HQ: Hilton Rockville/DC
  • Sessions & Breakfast (Day 2): Argyle Country Club, Silver Spring, MD
What’s the high-level agenda?
  • Day 1 (Fri): Arrivals (2–4 pm), Hotel check-in (6:00 pm), Welcome Dinner (6:30 pm, TBD)
  • Day 2 (Sat): 9:00 am Breakfast @ Argyle → Opening Remarks → State of the Oil Change Union → Keynote → Vendor Showcases → Marketing & Tech → Recognition & Awards → Closing Q&A

Plan return flights after 5:00 pm on Day 2.

Travel & airport transfers
  • Email your itinerary to your Development Director
  • Ground transportation provided to/from the airport & hotel
  • Return flights at/after 5:00 pm Day 2
Hotel details

Hilton Rockville/DC. Complimentary room & tax. Your confirmation is emailed after we receive your travel details.

What should I wear?
  • Sessions: Business casual
  • Evening Events: Smart casual
Speakers & sessions
  • Opening Remarks: Brandon Cornelius
  • State of the Oil Change Union: Costa Leadership Team
  • Keynote: TBD
  • Vendor Showcases: SolidStart TrueBrand, Service Champ, Chevron
  • Marketing & Tech: Digital Marketing, Brand Fund (Costa Kapothanasis), Proprietary Tools
Awards & recognition
  • Employee: Employee of the Year, Store of the Year
  • Franchisee: Franchisee of the Year, Rookie, Fast Lane, Innovator, Hometown Hero, Fleet Service Star, Customer Care Champion
  • Performance: Most Cars, Most Revenue, Most 5-Star Reviews, Highest Growth %, Specialty Sales
Vendors, raffles, networking
  • Vendor booths active throughout Day 2
  • Raffles during programming (must be present to win)
  • Networking during meals & breaks
Meals, accessibility & dietary needs

Meals: Breakfast at 9:00 am (Argyle) & lunch during the Vendor Expo on Day 2.

Accessibility/Dietary: Tell your Development Director in advance so we can accommodate you.

Departure guidance

Book flights for 5:00 pm or later on Day 2. Shuttles run to the airport. Enjoy the evening if you’re staying over.

Questions? Contact your Development Director. See you in DC — let’s keep it QUICK.