Kitchen Guard
Kitchen Guard franchises provide commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, air duct cleaning, vapor cleaning, grease containment, filter exchanges, inspection, maintenance, and restoration services. The business model involves franchising these specialized cleaning and maintenance services to operators who serve commercial kitchens and restaurants as their primary target market. Additional services may be authorized by the franchisor.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
10% royalty (tiered to 9% over $1.5M and 8% over $3M) + 2% promotional fund + $499/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Six Kitchen Guard Franchised Territories operating for a period of at least four months (four for at least six months, and three for at least seven months), with monthly gross billings data presented in Table 3. The document also includes financial performance data for one affiliate-owned business in Tables 1 and 2.
* The document explicitly states on page 5 that 'As none of our franchised locations have completed a full fiscal year of operation, we are unable to provide detailed annual performance data for Franchised Territories.' Table 3 presents monthly average and median gross billings for franchised territories by month of operation, but does not provide aggregated annual revenue or profit figures suitable for the requested fields. Tables 1 and 2 present detailed financial data (gross billings, costs, gross profit, general and administrative expenses, net operating income, imputed fees, and net income) but this data is explicitly for 'our affiliate-owned business.' Per the instructions to 'Extract ONLY individual franchise unit performance data' and 'IGNORE company-owned units UNLESS no franchise data exists', the affiliate-owned business data has been excluded for populating the average revenue and profit metrics. Therefore, these fields are set to null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Kitchen Guard Compares to Other Cleaning Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 82% of Cleaning Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kitchen Guard Current | $198K - $264K | $49K | 10.0% | 5 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K - $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| THE MAIDS | $118K - $141K | $60K | 6.9% | 1,472 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K - $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K - $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
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.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Kitchen Guard franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Kitchen Guard franchise ranges from $197,950 to $264,150. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
How many Kitchen Guard franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Kitchen Guard has 5 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2023.
Is Kitchen Guard a good franchise to buy?
Kitchen Guard shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.
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