How much revenue does a Kitchen Guard Services franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Kitchen Guard Services franchise is $2,356,338.33.

How much profit can you make with a Kitchen Guard Services franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Kitchen Guard Services franchise ranges from $293,989.33 to $293,989.33 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Kitchen Guard Services franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Kitchen Guard Services franchises. Historical data shows 13 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Kitchen Guard Services franchisees, with an average loan amount of $320,854. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Kitchen Guard Services a good franchise to buy?

Kitchen Guard Services shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Kitchen Guard Services

Kitchen Guard Services franchises provide commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, air duct cleaning, vapor cleaning, grease containment, filter exchanges, inspection, maintenance, restoration, pressure washing, filter chemical sales, and fan repair services compliant with NFPA 96 standards. The business operates under the Kitchen Guard Services brand, franchising these specialized services to commercial customers such as restaurants, schools, institutions, hotels, and country clubs. The franchisor's model involves granting territories to franchisees who deliver these essential fire safety and hygiene services to the highly competitive commercial kitchen market.

$174K–$309K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

ServicesCharlotte, NCEverSmith Brandswww.kitchenguardfranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$173,700 – $308,550

Low: $173,700High: $308,550

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

10.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$499 – $499

Item 6 of FDD

10% royalty (tiered to 9% then 8%) + 1% (up to 2%) promotional fund + $499/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Average Net Income

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: One affiliate-owned business operating equivalent of 3 franchise territories, for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

* All financial figures (Gross Receipts, Operating Income, Net Income) are for an affiliate-owned business that operates the equivalent of 3 franchise territories. To obtain 'per unit' figures, the total affiliate numbers were divided by 3. Operating Income is used as average_ebitda based on Note 10 stating it's before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization. The net income after imputed fees is used for both best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high, as a specific net income figure is provided rather than a range.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Kitchen Guard Services Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 79% of Cleaning Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Kitchen Guard Services Current	$174K – $309K	$49K	10.0%	0
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
OpenWorks	$4K – $134K	$25K	15.0%	615
OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING	$54K – $105K	$48K	N/A	481
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises	$187K – $374K	$45K	7.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Kitchen Guard Services franchisees (2025 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$320,854

Total Volume

$4.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Kitchen Guard Services franchise ranges from $173,700 to $308,550. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.