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Several months ago, we shared that HOODZ was expanding its hood vent (extractor) cleaning business to the United Kingdom and Ireland in hopes of building on its strong growth throughout North America.
“We’re looking for the ‘out of the box’ outliers, who will be passionate business owners, with a desire to own and grow their own business that keeps restaurants in their community safe, compliant with regulations, and open for business,” says Joseph Manuszak, VP of international development for BELFOR Franchise Group.
The pandemic of 2019-2020 proved when restaurants were only servicing take-away clients that our cleaning services remained. It may seem to the average person that restaurants were closed, but food suppliers and cleaning companies helped fuel the success of those restaurants that remained open. With strong takeaway sales comes the need for cleaning for the safety of the team members and those that live above restaurants, as accumulated grease is fuel for a fire, should one occur.
With more than 135 territories owned throughout North America, HOODZ is the premier kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise.
Partner with the leading kitchen extractor cleaning franchise
Building on its strong growth throughout North America, HOODZ is bolstering its global presence by expanding into Ireland and the United Kingdom in 2021 and 2022.
“If you want to own a recession-resistant business that serves an untapped need in a fast-growing industry, investing in a HOODZ franchise is a wise choice,” says Manuszak.
Being the industry leader in the United States and Canada, HOODZ is the premier kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise, thanks to its superior customer service, exceptional training and certifications, and the extensive resources and support from being a part of BELFOR Franchise Group, a global leader in services franchises.
Manuszak says, “If you’re going to leave a career to start a new life as a business owner, you want to be sure that the reward is going to be worth the risk. We offer an unfiltered approach to transparency of our performance by showing the success of our franchises on our website. We also encourage our candidates to contact our existing franchises to garner answers to any/all queries during their due diligence in purchasing our franchise.” Manuszak adds, “Our goal is to have all queries answered so the candidate is 100 per cent committed and focused on the success of their franchisee, which will match our goals.”
HOODZ offers an intense two-week training and ongoing franchise support to help turn driven individuals into savvy, seasoned entrepreneurs. The first week is centered on the equipment and physical cleaning and the second week sharpens the business skills with blending our successful business model with their business skills.
In addition to the two-week training, HOODZ offers a 24/7 call centre, access to industry experts who know how to grow a commercial kitchen cleaning business, and online training modules with the added benefit that HOODZ takes the guesswork out of owning a business and will help you chart a clear path to growth.
“If you’re going to leave a career to start a new life as a business owner, you want to be sure that the reward is going to be worth the risk”
Helping restaurants stay clean and safe
Unlike other brands in the foodservice industry, HOODZ focuses on helping restaurants – and any building that serves out of a commercial kitchen (cinemas, schools, cafeterias, or prisons).
The brand specializes in cleaning kitchen exhaust hood systems, conveyor ovens, pressure washing, hood filters, grease containment, and appliance deep cleaning. Its services prevent grease fires, on-the-job injuries, workers comp insurance claims, and helps to maintain a level of cleanliness that today’s consumers expect.
Whilst all services are not immediately offered by a new franchisee, they will quickly grow into offering our full array of services within a short time of operating.
Because the majority of operators in the restaurant cleaning industry work independently, HOODZ is able to secure long-term contracts and establish longstanding relationships with its clients because it delivers a level of professionalism that sets the standard for the industry. This means that franchise owners benefit from not only multiple lines of service, but also recurring revenue streams.
Owning a kitchen exhaust cleaning business is a relationship-driven endeavor. Owners of restaurants and managers of commercial kitchens understand the need for compliance, health and safety codes, and they want to hire a company that is reliable, professional, and transparent.
HOODZ is able to secure relationships and retain business simply by being accountable, professional, and by offering a comprehensive menu of services. HOODZ offers robust training and ongoing franchise support to help turn driven individuals into savvy, seasoned entrepreneurs.
By providing training that focuses on technical expertise and business development, marketing support, a 24/7 call center, and access to industry experts who know how to grow a commercial kitchen cleaning business, HOODZ takes the guesswork out of owning a business and will help you chart a clear path to growth.
At a glance HOODZ
Year established: 2009
Number of franchised outlets: 135 territories
Investment range: $166,700 – $196,700 (includes
$60,000 minimum working capital)
Contact: Joe Manuszak, +44 (0)7597 010403, joe. manuszak@belfrangroup.com
