HOODZ Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Franchisees

?

131
+
2%
2%
Investment required

?

$169,000 - $244,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

$546,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
29.3%
+
xx%
-xx%
29.3%
Initial franchise fee

?

$59,900
Royalty fees

?

7% - 10%
+
1.00%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Pro
Franchisees

?

131
+
2%
2%
Investment required

?

$169,000 - $244,000
Franchise fee

?

$59,900
Royalty fees

?

7% - 10%
+
1.00%
Revenue (AUV)

?

$546,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
29.3%
+
xx%
-xx%
29.3%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Pro

HOODZ: Setting the Standard in Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

HOODZ is a leading franchise specializing in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, providing essential services that help restaurants and other establishments with commercial kitchens maintain compliance with health and safety standards. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

HOODZ quickly recognized the critical need for professional kitchen exhaust cleaning, which is vital for preventing grease fires and ensuring safe kitchen operations. By 2009, the company began offering franchise opportunities, capitalizing on the growing demand for these services across the United States.

The franchise offers a range of services, including exhaust hood system cleaning, conveyor oven cleaning, grease containment, and other maintenance services. 

What sets HOODZ apart from its competitors is its focus on safety, compliance, and its role as part of the BELFOR Franchise Group, which provides extensive support and training to franchisees.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

HOODZ  offers 3 types of franchises:

Type of Territory Initial Investment
Standard HOODZ Territory $183,838 - $231,992
Express HOODZ Territory $153,838 - $201,992
Conversion Franchise $39,088 - $216,943

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Standard HOODZ Territory franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Standard HOODZ Territory

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $59,900
Initial Package Fee $23,300
Food and lodging while training, not including the cost of your transportation $1,800 - $2,500
Vehicle with upfitting $79,000 - $87,000
Full time Service Technician for 3 months $7,010 - $13,219
Business Telephone Fee $0 - $150
Mobile Phone or Tablet $120 - $360
High Speed Internet, Anti-Virus Software and Electronic Mail $267 - $477
Computer System $0 - $2,875
Uniform Cleaning/Delivery $0 - $540
Insurance for the first 3 months $2,300 - $4,750
Global Positioning System/Data Communications Services Fee $60 - $111
International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association (IKECA) Annual Membership Fee $0 - $1,175
International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association (IKECA) Certification Fee $0 - $350
Rent – 3 months $0 - $2,400
Leasehold Improvements $0 - $1,200
Security Deposits/Utility Deposits $0 - $950
Accounting Software Fees $81 - $135
Licenses and Permits $0 - $600
Additional funds for the first 3 months $10,000 - $30,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT & ADDITIONAL EXPENSES $183,838 - $231,9929

Franchise Disclosure Document

Upgrade to Pro to download this FDD

Access the most comprehensive franchise database

Upgrade to Pro
Thank you for signing up
Complete your upgrade now
Signup successful!
Complete your upgrade

Competitors

Franchise
Franchisees
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Profit
Industry

131

+
2%
2%
No growth
New

$59,900

$169,000

-

$244,000

n.a.

$546,000

Pro

n.a.

Pro

n.a.

Pro

Business Services

Training 

HOODZ Franchise offers a comprehensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge to run a successful commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning business. The training includes the following key components:

  1. Initial Training: Franchisees participate in an extensive training program at the HOODZ training facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This program covers both technical and business aspects of the franchise. Franchisees learn about kitchen exhaust system cleaning, including hands-on training with the equipment used in the field. Additionally, the training covers critical business operations such as creating a business plan, implementing marketing strategies, and managing day-to-day operations.
  2. Ongoing Support and Education: After the initial training, franchisees receive continuous support from the BELFOR Franchise Group, of which HOODZ is a part. This support includes regular updates on best practices, access to online resources, and the opportunity to participate in advanced training sessions. The franchise also provides marketing support to help franchisees grow their business, including assistance with digital marketing, lead generation, and social media management.
  3. Field Support: HOODZ offers on-site support where corporate representatives visit franchise locations to provide additional guidance and help optimize business operations. This hands-on assistance ensures that franchisees can effectively apply what they have learned and continuously improve their service quality.

Territory Protection

HOODZ franchise does offer territory protection to its franchisees. This means that each franchisee is granted an exclusive territory where they have the sole rights to provide HOODZ services, ensuring that no other HOODZ franchise can operate within that designated area. 

This protection allows franchisees to build their business and customer base without the concern of internal competition from other franchisees within their region.

The size and boundaries of the protected territory are determined based on factors such as population density, the number of potential commercial kitchen clients, and market demand. 

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

128

129

131

Company-owned units

6

6

6

Total units

134

135

137

Competitors

Buildingstars

Investment required
$40,000
-
$53,000
Franchisees
1060
+
31%
31%

Window Gang

Investment required
$108,000
-
$149,000
Franchisees
48
+
7%
7%

Vanguard Cleaning Systems

Investment required
$148,000
-
$462,000
Franchisees
56
+
2%
2%

Two Maids

Investment required
$93,000
-
$150,000
Franchisees
117
+
29%
29%

Access the most comprehensive franchise database

For franchisees

Find the best franchises to invest into

For franchisors

Compare your brand to competitors

Get unlimited access to:
2,145 franchises data
Number of locations
Franchise fees
Total investment

?

Download unlimited FDDs
Revenue (AUV)

?

Revenue growth (last 3 years)

?

Profit metrics

?

Upgrade to Pro

Access the most comprehensive franchise database

For franchisees

Find the best franchises to invest into

For franchisors

Compare your brand to competitors

Upgrade to Pro
$180 / year
Total investment

?

Revenue (AUV)

?

Revenue growth (last 3 years)

?

Profit margin

?

Franchise Disclosure Documents
Advanced filtering and sorting
Watchlist

?

Priority support

?

Upgrade to Pro
Signup successful!
Complete your upgrade

A comprehensive and transparent look at franchising finances. The inclusion of profit margins and disclosure documents offers insights you can’t find elsewhere. Essential for anyone considering a franchise investment.

Darren M.

Franchisee

Been waiting for years for this. All the most important franchises and their latest Franchise Documents to download. The team also updates the franchises very quickly.

Emily V.

Franchisee