Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
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Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Filta is an eco-friendly commercial kitchen services brand specializing in fryer management, oil filtration and sustainability-driven solutions.
LAST UPDATED: June 2026
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://filtafranchise.com/
1851 NEWSROOM: https://1851franchise.com/filta/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 375+
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $141,100 - $163,750
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): See below
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has carved out a dominant niche in the commercial kitchen service industry. For over 25 years, Filta has offered cooking oil filtration, fryer management and other environmentally friendly solutions. Franchisees operate from a mobile van, servicing a variety of facilities including restaurants, stadiums, universities and hospitals, with a focus on sustainability, food safety and operational efficiency.
Filta was founded in the United Kingdom in 1996 and began offering U.S. franchises in 2002. The Filta Group Inc. is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and is a subsidiary of Franchise Brands PLC.
Mission: To provide eco-friendly, effective kitchen solutions that promote sustainability and food safety across commercial kitchens.
Vision: To be the global leader in environmental kitchen solutions by offering cutting-edge and sustainable services that improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Filta is expanding throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as the U.K., Germany, Greece and other parts of Europe. Visit the Filta franchise website for more information.
Initial Costs: The estimated initial investment to launch a Filta franchise ranges from $141,100 to $163,750. The 2026 Franchise Disclosure (FDD) breaks these costs down as follows:
| Type of Expenditure | Min | Max |
| Territory Fee | $49,950 | $49,950 |
| Opening Package | $74,950 | $74,950 |
| Taxes on Opening Package | $0 | $3,000 |
| Van | $8,150 | $8,300 |
| Expenses for Training | $250 (travel) $500 (lodging) | $1,500 (travel) $850 (lodging) |
| Insurance | $2,300 | $7,200 |
| Information Technology | $0 | $3,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $5,000 | $15,000 |
Initial Franchise Fee: The base fee for a Filta franchise is $49,950. If applicable, an existing customer fee based on the annual revenue from customers in the territory will be charged as well. Filta also charges an opening package fee of $74,950. These fees are payable upon signing the franchise agreement.
Ongoing Fees: According to the 2026 FDD, Filta franchisees are responsible for the following ongoing costs and fees:
| Type of Fee | Amount |
| Base Royalty | 4% - 6.5% of base revenue/month (minimum of $650) |
| Marketing Fund | 1% of base revenue/month |
| MFU Filters | $417 - $485 per box/month |
| FiltaBio Royalty | 15% of FiltaBio revenue/month |
| FiltaGold Royalty | 4% of FiltaGold revenue/month |
| Information System Fee | $200 - $300/month |
| Conference Fee | $65 per franchise/month |
ROI Potential: According to the 2026 FDD, Filta 106 franchisees operating for the entirety of FY 2025 reported the following annual revenue:
| Operators | Average | Median | High | Low |
| Single Territory (37) | $517,415 | $337,985 | $1,829,462 | $73,384 |
| Multi-Territory (69) | $1,571,984 | $1,150,410 | $9,506,491 | $133,033 |
Filta offers a two-week training program including:
No industry experience is required, but franchisees should have strong customer service skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Filta offers limited in-house financing for certain equipment and WVO storage facility upgrades.
"Beyond the environmental benefits, we help clients save money on oil consumption through increased filtration. It's a win-win situation both financially and environmentally, and because we have professionals completing the work, we’re also reducing the risks to restaurant staff handling hot oil.”
- Lauren Wanco, Franchisee — Las Vegas (read her story here)
“We take on the worst job in the kitchen — cleaning fryers — and provide a service that is always needed. Most of my business isn’t actually built around restaurants; we also service hospitals, schools and major businesses, which stay open even in the worst of times.”
- Eric Whitman, Multi-Territory Franchisee — Rhode Island and Massachusetts (read his story here)
“The best part is that I no longer have to answer to anyone except myself and my clients. In the corporate world, I had to answer to district managers, regional managers, divisional managers, CEOs, shareholders, customers, vendors and business partners. Now, I only answer to myself and my clients, which is a nice change.”
- John Page, Franchisee — Baltimore (read his story here)
The commercial kitchen market continues to grow as restaurants invest in connected, energy-efficient appliances that improve productivity and reduce operating costs. The market is projected to expand from $49.1 billion in 2025 to $71.5 billion by 2031, driven by quick-service restaurant growth, cloud kitchens and ongoing kitchen modernization. These trends are increasing demand for maintenance and service providers that help operators maximize equipment performance and lifespan.
Filta’s primary competitors include DAR PRO Solutions (oil collection only), Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI), HOODZ, Kitchen Guard and local non-specialized commercial cleaning vendors.
While some companies offer fryer cleaning or oil collection individually, few offer Filta’s comprehensive eco-service suite.
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