Kitchen Guard Services Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$197,950 - $264,150
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Total US Locations
6
Business Summary
Kitchen Guard Services offers commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, air duct cleaning, vapor cleaning, grease containment, filter exchanges, inspection, maintenance, and restoration services to commercial kitchens and restaurants, as well as other authorized services.
Corporate History
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. was formed as a Delaware corporation on June 23, 2023, and began offering franchises in August 2023. It is part of a larger group of companies under EverSmith Brands, which is controlled by The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm. Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. does not operate its own business of the type being offered, but its affiliate, Green Guard Services, LLC, has operated a similar kitchen exhaust and cleaning business since 2013. Other affiliates of Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. offer various services, including landscaping, restoration, floor and textile care, and commercial refrigeration gasket services. Through The Riverside Company, other diverse franchise opportunities are also offered in sectors like home care, estate sales, senior living placement, gutter services, hair salons, nail care, lash extensions, home healthcare, accessibility ramps, plumbing, HVAC, home cleaning, pest control, insulation, garage floors, mold remediation, and tile and grout cleaning.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$197,950 - $264,150
Franchise Fee (Low)
$25,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$49,000
Royalty %
10%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$53,500
Equipment Costs (High)
$84,350
Working Capital
$79,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc.'s FDD highlights its franchisor's financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, as a risk that calls into question its financial ability to provide services and support to franchisees. The parent company, EverSmith Brands Holding Company, reported significant consolidated net losses of $17,309,193 in 2024 and $6,443,910 in 2023.
Financing Details
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations for its franchisees.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
6
Franchised Units
5
Corporate Units
1
Avg Square Footage
2,250
Franchising Since
2023
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. has no litigation to report in Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document.
Bankruptcy History
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. has no bankruptcy history to report in Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew, Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. franchisees must sign a new franchise agreement which may have materially different terms and conditions, comply with the current Franchise Agreement, diligently develop the franchise to its full potential, meet Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc.'s current subjective and objective standards for new franchisees, provide requested documentation, give notice of desire to renew no earlier than 180 days and no later than 120 days prior to the end of the term, execute a general release, and complete all required training and consulting programs, including attending the Kitchen Guard Annual Conference at least 6 times during the initial term.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. provides pre-opening assistance with site selection approval and general layout advice for the office and warehouse. Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. will sell proprietary products and offer approved suppliers for non-proprietary items. Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. provides an Operations Manual and a representative will assist with business opening and standardizing procedures. Ongoing assistance includes updates to approved products/services and vendors, revised Operations Manual material, development of operational plans, continuing advisory services on marketing and customer relations, and the right to determine product and service pricing.
Initial Training Hours
50
Training Location
Online and in-person in Escondido, CA, or other locations in the U.S. chosen by Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc.
Ongoing Support
After opening, Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. provides ongoing training on specific job-related issues for franchisees and/or their employees, which may include on-site training. Topics include job costing, scheduling, employee management, equipment usage, and sales/marketing. General ongoing training is provided annually to introduce new products, services, and equipment, review sales and marketing, and discuss relevant topics at its annual conference. Other specific training modules are offered via Kitchen Guard Academy. A representative of Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. will also visit the franchisee's location within 60 days after the business opens. Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. also offers continuing advisory services on promotional, marketing, and advertising techniques, and customer relations.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. requires franchisees to have a fully trained General Manager and at least one dedicated, full-time, fully trained salesperson. While the franchisee is not required to personally participate in day-to-day operations, if the General Manager is not a principal of the franchisee's legal entity, Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. reserves the right to evaluate and approve that General Manager. All owners with a beneficial interest in the franchisee's legal entity must sign the Franchise Agreement.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
commercial
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Limited
Territory Size Requirements
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. grants franchisees a territory defined by geographic boundaries that must contain between 1,000 and 2,000 retail food service locations within those boundaries.
Staffing Notes
Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc. requires each franchised business to always have a fully trained General Manager and at least one dedicated, full-time, fully trained salesperson. Franchisees are responsible for hiring and training all necessary employees and for the terms of their employment. All employees engaged in the management or operation of the franchised business must sign Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc.'s confidentiality and non-competition agreement. If a franchisee operates a non-competing business, its personnel must wear apparel that does not feature any of Kitchen Guard Franchising, Inc.'s marks and operate from separate office space, even if located on the same premises.