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    Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    FILTA ENVIRONMENTAL KITCHEN SOLUTIONS® franchise specializes in commercial kitchen maintenance services, including fryer oil filtration, drain cleaning, and hoo

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    Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions quick facts

    Is Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions a franchise?
    Yes. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 377 franchised and 2 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49).
    How much does it cost to open a Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise?
    The Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $141,100–$163,750 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $15,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 15% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 48). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions locations are there?
    The FDD reports 379 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $141,100 – $163,750 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 6 separate groups: other measures for 69 Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; revenue for Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; other measures and memberships for 106 Franchised operators; other measures for 69 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 14 in 2025, to 379 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $150kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions head-to-head

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    FiltaBio royalty percent of FiltaBio Revenue when selling WVO locally on own termsMain ongoing fee

    40 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    6 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    69 locations

    Other measures · 69 locations

    Who is counted
    Multi-territory operators
    Period
    Percent exceeding average
    Excluded
    Only 106 of 117 year-end operators reporting revenue all 12 months; sellers/buyers combined for 10 transfers to existing and two to new owners
    Method
    Historic, cash-basis accounting to franchisor's knowledge; revenue aggregated across territories per operator.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 49

    Net +23 outlets, 2023–2025

    0356202336520243792025+9+14

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($141,100 – $163,750) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 365 to 379 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multi-territory operators · PDF p. 48
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory operators · PDF p. 48
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisees systemwide · PDF p. 48
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 37 single-territory operators · PDF p. 48
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 106 operators · PDF p. 48
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 69 multi-territory operators · PDF p. 48
    9. [9]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 49

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025current assets cash$6,023,653
    2025accounts receivable, net$2,489,447
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$918,370
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$503,253
    2025total current assets$10,630,792
    2025property and equipment buildings and improvements$1,815,239
    2025contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$133,010
    2025employee advancesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,513
    2025furniture and fixtures$51,103
    2025equipment$584,220
    2025vehicles$48,995
    2025software$840,020

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    Related research

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Percent exceeding average

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Average annual revenue

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Lowest annual revenue

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Number exceeding average

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: 69 multi-territory operators — Lowest vans

      “The average number of vans operated by the 69 franchisees in Table 1 was 6.62 vans. The median number of vans operated was 5; the highest number of vans operated was 50; and the lowest number of vans operated was 1. ”

      Note: Figure supported, but sample_size 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page does not state a whole location count; cannot calculate one.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Median annual revenue

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: 69 multi-territory operators — Highest vans

      “The average number of vans operated by the 69 franchisees in Table 1 was 6.62 vans. The median number of vans operated was 5; the highest number of vans operated was 50; and the lowest number of vans operated was 1. ”

      Note: Figure supported, but sample_size 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page does not state a whole location count; cannot calculate one.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: 69 multi-territory operators — Median vans

      “The average number of vans operated by the 69 franchisees in Table 1 was 6.62 vans. The median number of vans operated was 5; the highest number of vans operated was 50; and the lowest number of vans operated was 1. ”

      Note: Figure supported, but sample_size 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page does not state a whole location count; cannot calculate one.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Highest annual revenue

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: 69 multi-territory operators — Mean vans

      “The average number of vans operated by the 69 franchisees in Table 1 was 6.62 vans. The median number of vans operated was 5; the highest number of vans operated was 50; and the lowest number of vans operated was 1. ”

      Note: Figure supported, but sample_size 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page does not state a whole location count; cannot calculate one.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multi-territory operators — Number of franchisees

      “69 $1,571,984 $9,506,491 $133,033 28 (41%) $1,150,410”

      Note: Value is supported, but 69 counts multi-territory franchisees, not locations. Full page gives no whole location count for this group; cannot preserve sample_size as a location count.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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