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HOODZ is a member of the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA), the leader in educating its members about safety and cleaning techniques by recommending stringent standards and practices for contractors engaged in kitchen exhaust cleaning, and adhering to the influential code setting bodies such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Mechanical Code and the International Building Code.

HOODZ is owned by Belfor Holdings Inc., the world’s largest disaster restoration company and premier provider of property recovery services in North America. With offices in 27 countries, including 58 locations and 1,700 full-time restoration specialists throughout North America, BELFOR is uniquely positioned to marshal a recovery operation anywhere in the world.

DUCTZ, a sister-company to HOODZ, is the country’s largest network of duct cleaning and HVAC restoration businesses. DUCTZ has enjoyed tremendous business growth since its establishment in 2004 and now includes over 125 locations nationwide.

• Description of the business - HOODZ occupies a valuable niche in the commercial food service industry. As the emerging leader in hood maintenance and cleaning, HOODZ offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a business in an industry on the rise. HOODZ kitchen exhaust cleaning services include restaurants, fast-food outlets, schools, hospitals, universities, caterers, hotels, and more.
• Parent Company - HOODZ is owned by BELFOR, the worldwide leader in property restoration services with over $1 billion in sales, offices in 27 countries and the ability to provide assistance to 90% of the global insurance market.
• Business Models - Two models available: Operator Model for the hands-on owner interested in daily interactions with customers and employees. Investor Model for the busy owner interested in a manager-run business and the freedom to keep a day job.
• Franchisee Characteristics - Successful owners tend to be friendly, coachable, conscientious, and comfortable around business owners.
• Territory Description - Owners operate their franchise within a protected service area (PSA), giving them freedom and assurance, as well as a tremendous opportunity for success. Territories are available in most major metropolitan markets and mid-sized cities. Each territory encompasses 1,600, or a maximum of 2,000 retail food service businesses.
• Competitive Advantage - A reputation for trustworthiness, thoroughness, reliability and compliance, as well as the benefit of National Accounts give HOODZ a competitive advantage.
• Brand - Nation’s Largest Hood Cleaning Franchise.

Restaurant Fire Facts

An estimated 7,100 restaurant structure fires were responsible for 108 civilian fire injuries and $116 million in property losses in recent years.

Approximately 64% of restaurant structure fires were caused by cooking, followed by heating and incendiary.

Cooking materials are one of the most frequent item first ignited in all restaurant structure fires.

At HOODZ, we understand that our customer's kitchen exhaust cleaning program is an integral component of their business operation. Our Franchise owners customize a program to fit their needs and their budget. Whether they need a general assessment or a complete kitchen exhaust system cleaning, Hoodz has the experienced staff to do the job and ensure compliance.

Our custom filter programs offer simplified solutions for your company. We understand that it can be a considerable purchase to replace or update a filtration system to meet current requirements. At HOODZ we offer kitchen exhaust cleaning solutions such as the Filter Exchange or Filter Rental programs to suit all unique business needs.

Qualified candidates should have at least $50k cash to invest for this Franchise.
In House Financing is available for up to $15,000 for qualified buyers.

This Franchise requires a cash investment of: $50k

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