Kitchen Guard

Brand Summary

Kitchen Guard is a disruptive new business-to-business (B2B) franchise revolutionizing the commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning industry. Backed by modern technology and a keen commitment to customer-focused professionalism, Kitchen Guard serves all commercial kitchens with only the highest quality kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning services performed at National Fire Protection Association regulatory standards. Beyond hood cleaning, Kitchen Guard provides hassle-free services for kitchen operators like a Filter Exchange and Fan Maintenance Programs helping them be fire-safe and remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations for kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Its recurring revenue model and operational systems make Kitchen Guard an enticing franchise business for entrepreneurs. Founded in 2009 in San Diego, California by Nathan Leathers, Kitchen Guard is one of the B2B franchises of the EverSmith Brands family ("When it's B2B, Think ESB.") EverSmith Brands is backed by The Riverside Company, a global private investor, that has also built 6 multi-brand franchisor platforms such as Neighborly and Threshold brands.

Brand Superpowers

Services performed are required by law

Strong brand, technology and customer-focus

Backed by EverSmith Brands and The Riverside Company

We Know the Code (NFPA 96)

*THE NUMBERS

$173,700 - $308,550 Investment Range

$7,069,015 Gross Revenue

N/A Other Revenue

8%-10% Royalty

Used for brand building, lead generation, SEO Brand Fund

$250,000 Financial Requirements

Founder	Nathan Leathers
Home Office Location	Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 150 Orlando, Florida 32821
Company Founded	2009
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	Commercial Exhaust Kitchen Cleaning
Industry Size	$3B in the U.S.
Veteran Discount	$5000 discount on franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

Founder	Nathan Leathers
Home Office Location	Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 150 Orlando, Florida 32821
Company Founded	2009
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	Commercial Exhaust Kitchen Cleaning
Industry Size	$3B in the U.S.
Veteran Discount	$5000 discount on franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	33
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	33
Franchise Units Open	2
Number of franchisees	12

Owner Operator Preferred
Relationship Builder
Experience with Sales Leadership
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Leadership Skills

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Scheduling, CRM, Billing and Logistics

CAN OWNERS WORK THE BUSINESS SEMI-ABSENTEE?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

$5000 discount on franchise fee

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