Kitchen Guard

Kitchen Guard

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Commercial Services · Commercial Property Maintenance

Investment min
$210.5K
Total: $210.5K–$285.9K
Avg gross revenue
$4.59M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$49K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
8-10%
Locations
45
Franchising since 2023

Description

What is Kitchen Guard?

B2B commercial kitchen maintenance and fire safety franchise (an EverSmith brand)

Kitchen Guard Services is a booming franchise in the commercial property maintenance industry (Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning) providing mandatory, regulated B2B services for restaurants, hotels, healthcare, education, and other facilities with commercial kitchens.

The business specializes in kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning, filter management, exhaust system repairs, and ongoing safety compliance. Because these services are required by code, franchisees benefit from a recurring revenue model built on essential, non-discretionary services.

Backed by comprehensive training, proven systems, and ongoing operational support, Kitchen Guard equips franchise owners to build scalable businesses in a growing, compliance-driven market. Riverside equity has invested heavily into operations and support, adding value to the success of our owners as we grow.

  • Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning
  • Fire-code compliance services
  • Multi-unit restaurant focus
  • Hospitality & institutional kitchens
  • NFPA 96 safety specialists

Location Analysis

Where Kitchen Guard wins

As a territory-based commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise, viability tracks density of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other commercial foodservice kitchens rather than residential population. Metropolitan and suburban service territories with concentrated foodservice corridors support efficient overnight route scheduling for crews. Multi-territory ownership is plausible where adjacent metros allow shared crews and equipment. The business-to-business customer base includes restaurant owners, multi-unit foodservice operators, facility managers, institutional buyers such as hospitals, senior living facilities, universities, K-12 school districts, and hospitality operators including hotels, casinos, and event venues subject to fire-code cleaning requirements. Markets with a substantial and concentrated base of commercial foodservice establishments are emphasized; commercial kitchen counts matter more than resident population totals. Evaluate local commercial foodservice density and fire-code enforcement in candidate territories.
Total Locations
45
Franchise units
45
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
2000
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Kitchen Guard

Avg gross revenue$4,588,849
Investment range$210,486 – $285,883
Investment midpoint$248,185
Brand fund2%
Royalty8-10%
Franchise fee$49,000
Min. net worth$250,000
Min. liquid capital$75,000

Veteran discount available

Kitchen Guard participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Kitchen Guard was founded in 2009 and operates 45 units. The initial investment ranges from $210,486 to $285,883, with a franchise fee of $49,000. Reported gross revenue is $2,653,841. The model centers on commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, a service driven by fire-code compliance requirements rather than discretionary spending. Operations require vehicles, pressure-washing equipment, warehouse storage, and crews available for overnight shifts when client kitchens are closed. The territory-based structure relies on route density among restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other foodservice facilities to support efficient scheduling. Multi-territory ownership is noted as plausible where adjacent metros allow shared crews and equipment, suggesting potential for operational scale.
Did you know? Kitchen Guard is a commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise in the commercial property maintenance subsector. The initial investment ranges from $210,486 to $285,883. The franchise fee is $49,000. The model operates on a service-territory basis with vehicles and equipment rather than a customer-facing retail location.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Kitchen Guard works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Revenue model not specified.
03
Customer
Customer model not specified.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$210.5K–$285.9K
Most common
$210,486
Minimum
$248,185
Midpoint
$285,883
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $248,185 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$5.52M
YOY change (2024 -> 2025)
-62%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Kitchen Guard has an average gross revenue of $2.65M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

-68% YoY
79 units open as of 2026 FDD-169 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Kitchen Guard's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Kitchen Guard franchise typically ranges between $210,486.00 and $285,883.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

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