ORLANDO, FL —  Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions , a global leader in environmentally responsible commercial kitchen services, has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in  Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® . The 2025 ranking places  Filta at an impressive  No. 213 , a leap of nearly 50 spots from the previous year. This prestigious accolade reflects Filta’s strong performance in critical areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. “Being named among the top franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® is a testament to the dedication of our franchisees and the strength of our brand,” said  Tom Dunn , CEO of Filta. “This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional service to our customers while providing outstanding opportunities for our franchise partners.” For 46 years, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® has served as the gold standard for franchise rankings, assessing hundreds of brands on factors such as costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial stability, and brand strength. The rigorous evaluation involves analyzing over 150 data points, culminating in the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores being selected for the list. Filta’s innovative approach to sustainability, highlighted by its flagship FiltaFry service and the complete fryer management program incorporating on-site micro-filtration, as well as the removal, recycling and replacement of cooking oil, positions it as a pioneer in the commercial kitchen industry. In 2024 alone, the brand achieved a groundbreaking milestone by recycling over 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, further cementing its leadership in environmental responsibility. Its full  suite of professional, eco-friendly services for commercial kitchens includes cooking oil micro-filtration, waste oil removal, waste oil recycling, fresh oil delivery, cold storage humidity control, all natural drain cleaning service and steam-based kitchen cleaning.  This recognition from Entrepreneur not only reflects Filta’s robust franchise model but also its commitment to helping entrepreneurs thrive. “Our franchise system is built on empowering local operators to succeed while making a meaningful impact on the environment and the communities they serve,” said Dunn. To view Filta’s full ranking in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, visit   www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 . The January/February 2025 issue of Entrepreneur, featuring the full list, will be available on newsstands starting January 14th. About Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Since its inception in 1996, Filta has positioned itself as the pioneering leader of active fryer management and environmental kitchen sustainability across the food and hospitality industries. Brought to North America in 2002 as a franchise concept, Filta is part of United Kingdom-based Franchise Brands (AIM: FRAN). The cornerstone of the company’s offering is FiltaFry, the complete fryer management service incorporating on-site micro-filtration as well as the removal, recycling, and replacement of cooking oil. Furthermore, the brand provides humidity control in cold storage devices through FiltaCool, prevents drain blockage through its grease-free drain foam brand FiltaDrain, and deep cleans entire commercial kitchens through FiltaClean. Visit  www.gofilta.com for more information and  www.filtafranchise.com for franchise development opportunities.