Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business

This confidential opportunity involves a well-established commercial services business providing essential fire-safety and compliance services to restaurants and institutional kitchens across multiple Midwestern states. The company specializes in commercial kitchen hood exhaust cleaning, grease containment maintenance, and replacement filter sales. Its services are mission-critical for clients to maintain compliance with NFPA fire codes, insurance requirements, and local health regulations, while also reducing fire risk and extending the useful life of kitchen ventilation systems. The business serves a diversified base of over 500 customers, including independent operators, regional restaurant groups, and institutional kitchens, with strong recurring demand driven by regularly scheduled service requirements. Revenue is highly predictable due to recurring cleaning cycles, long-standing customer relationships, and consistent referral activity. Operations are straightforward and scalable, supported by standardized procedures, trained technicians, and limited customer concentration. The business model does not rely on a small number of key accounts, providing stability and reducing risk for a new owner. Administrative processes, scheduling, and service delivery are well-defined, allowing for smooth continuity under new ownership with minimal disruption. The core service process is thorough and code-driven. Each cleaning involves protecting kitchen surfaces, removing and soaking hood filters, and fully degreasing the hood canopy, plenum, exhaust ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan using approved equipment and methods. After all combustible grease and residue are removed, components are reassembled, the work area is left clean, and compliance documentation is applied for inspection purposes. The business is well positioned for growth through route expansion, additional service offerings, and increased penetration of multi-unit and regional accounts, making it an attractive platform or add-on acquisition in the commercial services space.