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HOODZ
HOODZ franchises specialize in cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repairs, installation, and restoration of commercial exhaust hood systems, conveyor ovens, kitchen equipment, grease containment, filters, traps, and filter exchange for food service establishments. Franchisees operate within defined territories using the proprietary HOODZ business system, marketing directly to restaurants, schools, institutions, and manufacturing facilities. The model emphasizes compliance with regulations like NFPA standards and targets retail food service customers requiring certified hood cleaning services.
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Franchise Costs
10% royalty (tiered to 9%/8%/7% at higher sales) + up to 1% brand marketing fund + $60/wk technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.
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In the greasy world of commercial kitchen exhaust systems, HOODZ carves out a specialized niche few others touch. Franchising since 2009 under the BELFOR umbrella, they've fine-tuned a model for mandatory cleanings that restaurants can't ignore. No Item 19 earnings data leaves averages to speculation, but steady expansion and minimal disruptions raise eyebrows—could this be the low-drama service franchise hiding in plain sight?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $200,538 to $246,807, covering the $59,900 franchise fee, vehicles, equipment for hood cleaning and repairs, and initial marketing. Ongoing fees hit 10% royalty—tiered down to 9%, 8%, or 7% as sales climb—plus 1% brand fund and a $60 weekly tech fee. With 135 franchise locations plus 7 corporates, the system grew from 130 to 134 units between 2024 and 2025 (+3%), projecting 15 new ones ahead. Just 1 termination and 1 transfer signal tight operations in a compliance-driven field.
No Item 19 means no disclosed revenues or profits, forcing buyers to grill FDD contacts or model from industry benchmarks—think recurring restaurant contracts amid NFPA regs. One franchisee lawsuit over territory beef and Michigan law claims adds a wrinkle, but it's isolated. For hands-on operators eyeing B2B stability over retail flash, HOODZ's territorial exclusivity and BELFOR backing make the $200K+ entry a calculated bet on essential services.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How HOODZ Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 79% of Cleaning Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOODZ Current | $201K – $247K | $60K | 10.0% | 135 |
| COVERALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE | $18K – $64K | $16K | 5.0% | 5,669 |
| VCS BUSINESS | $14K – $37K | $5K | 6.0% | 1,914 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K – $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K – $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
Cleaning Services Average 78 franchises | $177K – $370K | $46K | 7.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 78 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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69 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One adversary proceeding by a franchisee alleging declaratory relief, waiver, equitable estoppel, breach of implied covenant, Michigan Investment Law violations, and unjust enrichment related to termination for out-of-territory conduct.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a HOODZ franchise ranges from $200,538 to $246,807. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.