Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Filta has franchised since 2002, building to 364 locations by 2024—a modest +2% growth from 356 in 2023, signaling stability over rapid scaling in the cleaning services niche. Item 7 pegs initial investment at $131,100-$153,750, including a $39,950 franchise fee, with franchisees needing equipped vans for territories serving restaurants and institutions. Ongoing fees include 6.5% royalties (tiering to 4% at scale, min $650/month), 1% brand fund, $45/month conference fee, and $200-$300/month for info systems—totaling around 8-10% of sales. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $1,010,216 across units, implying strong top-line performance from services like oil filtration and drain care, though profits depend on local density and contracts.

System health looks solid: just 1 termination, 15 transfers, and 7 projected new units per FDD 2025, against 49 SBA loans averaging $210,137 but an 8.2% default rate—higher than average, flagging potential cash flow strains for underperformers. One litigation note involves a franchisee backing out post-training. This trajectory suggests a mature, low-drama brand for operators with service experience, but slow growth and fee stack mean evaluating territory quality and scaling to hit $1M+ revenue is crucial before investing.