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Kitchen Guard

KitchenGuard Services, an emerging brand in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, plans to revolutionize the highly fragmented market with a strong value proposition. Offering comprehensive services beyond cleaning, including filter exchange and technical repairs, setting itself apart with higher ticket sales, excellent account management, and strong customer retention, aiming for nationwide expansion.

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Kitchen Guard Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

With an extremely fragmented market and limited direct franchise competition (1), the KEC industry is in severe need for a professionalized service offering that can provide numbers solutions for commercial kitchens that are currently unmet in the market place.

KitchenGuard has unique value propositions with multiple service lines that have a direct advantage to the entire industry from management of equipment, consulting to emerging restaurant brands along with a high customer touch environment that allows the highest customer satisfaction and ultimately customer retention for scheduled revenue forecasts. Our teams sales cycle process for new business development is unmatched, on average or 2-3 weeks for new acquisition. This defines KitchenGuard as an industry leader and subject matter expert.

The need of these services stated above and the high technology utilize with KitchenGuard provides an industry leading customer experience along with strong desire for organic growth and native lead generation due to the industries collective relationships within. Combine this with strategic partners such as fire management companies, roofers, GC's etc that are always wanting referral partners in this industry, its undeniable that this is a service offering/business solution that brings amazing opportunity.

Company Details

Established: 2009
First Unit Franchised: 2023
Franchised Units: 121
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY. MI, NC, ND, NE, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, and  WI

Important:  Pending in Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington and Maine. We are not registered in Hawaii.

***Certain States (Maryland, North Dakota and Washington) require us to defer collection of the Franchise Fee until after training has been completed.  

Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

SOLD OUT in - NC, CT, NM, CO,UT, NE, RI, DE, San Diego, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Montgomery AL, Columbus OH, Louisville, NW Arkansas, Richmond, Newport News and Virginia Beach, Columbus OH, Sacramento CA, and Los Angeles.

Support and Training Offered By Kitchen Guard

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
Training is held at our headquarters in Escondido, CA. Initial & supplemental training is held online thru an LMS platform. At San Diego HQ, we have a state of the art, fully recreated kitchen exhaust cleaning "playground" that fully prepares you as an owner as well as any technician that you may hire that needs training until you can provide training locally to your team. This is complimentary by Kitchen Guard. Additionally, sales training for the franchise owners sales teams are also held from the San Diego headquarters.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Kitchen Guard Franchise.

What does a Kitchen Guard Franchise Cost?

Kitchen Guard franchise fees for 2026:

  • Franchise Fee $49,000, 2nd $40,000, 3rd $40,000 ect..
  • Total Investment: $210,486 - $285,883 for one territory, can use hub and spoke model with one building if multiple territoires
  • Minimum Net Worth: $250,000/$500,000 for 2 or more
  • Liquid Capital $75,000/150,000 for 2 or more
  • Royalty: 8-10%
  • Ad: 2%
  • Tech fee $499 per month - only one needed if multiple territoires
  • Item 19: Yes
  • Average Number of Employees: 4
  • Visa Candidates: No
  • Passive Ownership: No 
  • Semi -Absentee: RARE: must have a managment stucture in place, previous experience with business ownership, attend KG training and have higher Net Worth. 
  • Home-Based: No
  • B2B: Yes
  • Master Franchise Opportunities: No
  • Veteran + First Responder Discount: Yes - $10,000 off initital franchise fee (new in 2026!)

Is Kitchen Guard a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Kitchen Guard is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Kitchen Guard a Home Based franchise?

No. Kitchen Guard is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Kitchen Guard Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Kitchen Guard franchisees make. Kitchen Guard offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Kitchen Guard a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Kitchen Guard is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Kitchen Guard Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Kitchen Guard franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Kitchen Guard Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Kitchen Guard franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Kitchen Guard Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Kitchen Guard franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Kitchen Guard Looking for International franchisees?

No. Kitchen Guard franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Kitchen Guard's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Cleaning & Maid Services, Food & Restaurants, Green & Eco Friendly, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

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Kitchen Guard Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Kitchen Guard franchises for sale. We may have Kitchen Guard franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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