Own a recession-resistant business keeping commercial kitchens safe and compliant with HOODZ, the leading commercial hood and exhaust system cleaning franchise. Backed by BELFOR Franchise Group with proven business models and state-of-the-art training, join a home-based opportunity serving essential markets where clean kitchen hoods are required by law!
HOODZ Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Recurring Revenue Model: Mandatory Compliance Services
- Large Customer Pool: Restaurants, Schools, Hospitals, Airports
- Home-Based Business: Low Overhead, Equipment in Van
- BELFOR Franchise Group Backing: Leading Service Franchisor
- Investment $169K-$244K, Veteran Discounts Available
HOODZ Franchise
HOODZ is the trusted partner for restaurants and commercial kitchens needing exhaust systems cleaned, maintained, and compliant with health and safety regulations. As part of BELFOR Franchise Group, one of the nation’s leading franchisors in home services and restoration industries, we’ve built a recession-resistant business model driven by recurring revenue and strong growth potential through essential compliance-driven services.
Clean kitchen hoods are not just best practice, they’re legal requirements to minimize fire hazards and maintain workplace safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, from 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,410 structure fires annually in restaurants and bars, with substantial portions involving kitchen exhaust systems due to accumulated grease. HOODZ franchise owners provide top-notch cleaning and maintenance services reducing this risk across broad markets including airports, hospitals, schools, universities, and any facility with commercial kitchens.
Why Franchise With HOODZ?
Our proven commercial kitchen cleaning model delivers exceptional results for franchisees building sustainable businesses serving essential compliance markets.
• Mandatory Recurring Revenue: All facilities with commercial kitchens must receive routine exhaust cleaning and maintenance to remain compliant with local and national regulations, creating consistent demand for essential services regardless of economic conditions.
• Large Protected Territories: Massive customer pool including restaurants, fast food chains, mall food courts, school cafeterias, university dining halls, hospital kitchens, prisons, casinos, and airports—any establishment with commercial kitchen exhaust systems requiring documented compliance.
• Home-Based Low Overhead: Set your own schedule maintaining healthy work-life balance while operating from home with all equipment conveniently housed in service vans, eliminating expensive office space and high overhead costs.
• BELFOR Franchise Group Advantage: Proven business models backed by decades of experience from leading service industry franchisor, taking guesswork out of starting your business with strategies, tools, and support ensuring efficient operations from day one.
• Multiple Revenue Streams: Comprehensive services including exhaust hood cleaning, fan maintenance, filter exchange programs, conveyor oven cleaning, pressure washing, and rooftop grease containment creating opportunities for long-term retainer contracts with repeat clients.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Restaurant fires account for 6% of nonresidential building fires causing over $100 million annual property damage, driving stringent compliance requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning. ABF research shows compliance-driven service businesses generate higher customer retention and predictable cash flow than discretionary service categories.
Competitive Advantage: HOODZ’ deep expertise in health and safety regulations combined with BELFOR Franchise Group’s franchise infrastructure creates sustainable competitive moat that independent operators cannot replicate, while mandatory nature of services eliminates seasonal fluctuations crushing other service businesses.
ABF Investment Tip: Perfect for detail-oriented entrepreneurs seeking B2B service business with recurring revenue and protected territories. Focus on securing retainer contracts with restaurant chains and institutional facilities first, they provide consistent monthly revenue. The compliance-driven model means customers cannot postpone or skip services, ensuring stable cash flow year-round.
Training & Support
HOODZ’ comprehensive training system prepares franchisees to deliver exceptional commercial kitchen cleaning services while building profitable businesses backed by BELFOR Franchise Group resources.
• State-of-the-Art Training Facility: In-person training at Ann Arbor, Michigan headquarters featuring modern classrooms with latest technology and industry experts covering technical and operational aspects of commercial hood cleaning, equipment use, job performance expertise, and customer education.
• HOODZ University Platform: Online resource hub offering franchisees and teams access to sessions on operations, safety, accounting, and daily tasks, providing continuous knowledge refreshing, query addressing, and operational insights throughout ownership.
• Dedicated Franchise Business Coach: Personal coach assigned during initial training remains available through all business stages, helping navigate daily challenges, local market dynamics, and maximizing growth potential whether operating months or years.
• Robust Marketing Package: Comprehensive business marketing support establishing strong local presence, educating potential customers on service value, generating leads, plus ongoing guidance on advertising, public relations, and brand building from corporate home office team.
• Protected Territory Growth: Large exclusive territories with expansion ability, backed by proven business model eliminating resource waste on trial-and-error, providing tools and strategy necessary for efficient operations from launch.
Franchise Owners That Thrive
HOODZ seeks entrepreneurs passionate about providing essential services helping local businesses maintain safe, compliant commercial kitchens while building rewarding sustainable businesses.
• No Industry Experience Required: You don’t need commercial kitchen or cleaning experience—comprehensive training fast-tracks you from novice to comfortable quickly
• Detail-Oriented Professionals: Strong attention to safety, compliance standards, and quality service delivery ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Business Management Skills: Ability to schedule crews, manage equipment maintenance, build client relationships, and follow proven systems for operational efficiency
• Community-Focused: Desire to become trusted local partner for restaurants and institutions requiring reliable commercial kitchen cleaning and preventative maintenance solutions
• Growth-Minded: Willingness to build retainer-based client portfolio creating sizable business with recurring revenue streams from long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a HOODZ franchise? A: HOODZ provides comprehensive cleaning, maintenance, code compliance, and fire prevention solutions for commercial kitchens including hood exhaust system cleaning, rooftop grease containment, and industrial power washing. Our proven business model locks in repeat business through mandatory services required for all facilities with commercial kitchens.
Q: Who are HOODZ target customers? A: Any establishment with kitchen exhaust or vented hood systems—restaurants, fast food chains, schools, universities, hospitals, airports, casinos, prisons. These customers are regularly inspected and fined if systems aren’t documented as cleaned, creating lengthy retainer contracts and sizable businesses with recurring revenue.
Q: What are the financial requirements for franchising with HOODZ? A: Total investment ranges from $169,038 to $244,307 with $59,900 franchise fee. Requires $50,000 minimum liquid cash and $200,000 net worth. Financing available in-house and through third parties, plus veteran discounts proudly offered.
Q: I’ve never owned a business before. Do you offer training and support? A: Yes. Comprehensive training at our state-of-the-art Ann Arbor, Michigan facility covers all aspects of operations. Ongoing support includes dedicated Franchise Business Coach, HOODZ University online platform, marketing guidance, financial coaching, professional branding, and industry-leading equipment.
Next Steps
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