Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

ORLANDO, FL&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://filtafranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=national-commercial-kitchen-services-leader-filta-environmental-kitchen-solutions-converts-over-1-billion-pounds-of-cooking-oil-into-biodiesel-fuel-2727254" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions</a> (Filta), an industry leader in providing efficient, environmentally forward services to commercial kitchens, proudly announces a significant milestone: the recycling of 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil. This achievement underscores Filta’s commitment to sustainability and its innovative solutions that have transformed tens of thousands of commercial and restaurant kitchens across North America since the brand began franchising in 2002.Filta’s unique service model enhances commercial kitchen operations by micro-filtering cooking oil, deep cleaning fryers and offering bin-free waste oil collection, all while ensuring the waste oil is recycled into biodiesel fuel. The company’s dedication to sustainability is evident, as every gallon of biodiesel used prevents 16 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.&nbsp; This monumental effort over two decades has resulted in a total carbon dioxide offset equivalent to planting 135 million trees.Filta’s extensive efforts have resulted in significant environmental savings across multiple categories:<ul><li>Land:&nbsp;1,904,761 acres saved</li><li>Water: 1,344,670 gallons saved</li><li>Pesticides: 2,144,765 pounds reduced</li><li>Fertilizer: 80,000,000 pounds reduced</li><li>Diesel:&nbsp;7,619,047 gallons saved</li><li>Gasoline: 2,400,000 gallons saved</li><li>Electricity:&nbsp;12,609,523 kWh saved</li><li>Natural Gas:&nbsp;111,257,142 cubic feet saved</li></ul>These savings demonstrate Filta’s substantial contribution to reducing the environmental impact of the food service industry. Notably, these carbon offset efforts are equivalent to reducing 640 million pounds of carbon emissions from fuel.&nbsp;The packaging and transport savings alone include reducing over 34 million pounds of plastic and over 22 million pounds of cardboard. Additionally, by reducing the need for new oil and leading the way on repurposing used cooking oil into biodiesel, Filta helps drive the overall carbon footprint of its clients even lower. The company’s efforts have reduced nearly 4 million pounds of greenhouse gasses and saved 57 million pounds in packaging materials.By collecting and contributing 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil to the biodiesel stream over more than two decades, Filta’s significant impact of replacing traditional diesel with biodiesel include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Particulate Matter (PM) Reduction: 666,666 pounds</li><li>Hydrocarbon (HC) Reduction: 746,666 pounds</li><li>Carbon Monoxide (CO) Reduction:&nbsp;7,413,333 pounds</li><li>Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Reduction:&nbsp;586,666 pounds</li><li>Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction:&nbsp;2,713,333,333 pounds</li></ul><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-michals-5305167/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=national-commercial-kitchen-services-leader-filta-environmental-kitchen-solutions-converts-over-1-billion-pounds-of-cooking-oil-into-biodiesel-fuel-2727254" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John Michals</a>, Filta’s chief operating officer, attributes this remarkable achievement to the collective efforts of Filta’s extensive network of franchise owners and their teams. “Since our early days, our mission has been clear: extend the life of cooking oil through microfiltration and professional fryer cleaning, which will ultimately contribute to a reduction in waste, lowering of&nbsp; food costs and boosting sustainability,” he said. “The 1-billion-pound milestone is a testament to the hard work of our franchise owners and their ultimate dedication to the Filta customers we service.”Filta’s services are utilized in a variety of settings, including restaurants, hospitals, hotels, universities, casinos, business facilities, entertainment venues, professional sports stadiums and more. By utilizing sound processes that have been refined over more than two decades, Filta ensures that cooking oil recycling is both safe and efficient across all these environments.“The franchise teams are our foundation and, as a support center, our corporate role is to provide them with the very best in technology, tools and training so that they may confidently execute on the services they provide to our nearly 10,000 Filta clients,” said Michals. “We believe that properly prepared teams directly correlate to properly executed services. Whether we are filtering oil onsite, cleaning a deep fryer or removing waste oil when it’s time to finally discard it, Filta believes that our franchise owners are the best in the business when it comes to providing safe, efficient, clean and environmentally forward services.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The environmental benefits of Filta’s operations are massive. By reducing the need for new oil and repurposing used oil into biodiesel, Filta helps lower the overall carbon footprint of its clients.&nbsp;“For every gallon of biodiesel we help to produce, we reduce our reliance on petroleum-based products,” Michals said. “This is a critical step towards a more sustainable future, and while we’ve been doing this for over 20 years, we’re really just getting started”Looking ahead, Filta remains focused on expanding its brand and continuing to promote sustainability within the food service industry. The company is committed to enhancing its awareness, servicing new kitchens and increasing its impact on reducing carbon footprints.“Every fryer we service is an opportunity to drive sustainability,” said Michals. “As we grow and service more customers, the cumulative effect of our efforts will result in a deeply positive impact on the environment.”About Filta Environmental Kitchen SolutionsSince 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 and prevents drain blockage through its grease-free drain foam brand FiltaDrain. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gofilta.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=national-commercial-kitchen-services-leader-filta-environmental-kitchen-solutions-converts-over-1-billion-pounds-of-cooking-oil-into-biodiesel-fuel-2727254" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gofilta.com</a> for more information and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gofilta.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=national-commercial-kitchen-services-leader-filta-environmental-kitchen-solutions-converts-over-1-billion-pounds-of-cooking-oil-into-biodiesel-fuel-2727254" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gofilta.com/franchise</a> for franchise development opportunities.

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Orlando, Fla. –&nbsp;<a href="https://gofilta.com/franchise/">Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions</a> was named to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500?type=multisearch&amp;data1=randomize:false,rankId:f500&amp;sort=f500&amp;sortMethod=global&amp;globalLimit=25">Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®</a>, earning the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/filta-environmental-kitchen-solutions/311223">No. 143 overall ranking</a>. The brand also ranked No. 1 in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/commercial-kitchen-maintenance?type=multisearch&amp;data1=randomize:false,category:commercial-kitchen-maintenance&amp;sort=f500&amp;sortMethod=global&amp;globalLimit=25">Commercial Kitchen Maintenance</a> category.Published annually by Entrepreneur Magazine, the Franchise 500® is the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Now in its 47th year, the ranking is considered a critical benchmarking tool for both franchisors and prospective franchisees. Filta’s placement reflects strong performance across unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchisee support, operational systems, and brand power."For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year's ranking proves that the best brands don't just survive changing markets; they thrive in them," says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer">Jason Feifer</a>, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer">.</a> “These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success.”Filta’s ranking reflects a business model built around essential commercial kitchen services, environmental practices and recurring service relationships.“This recognition reflects the consistency of our model and the dedication of our franchisees across the system,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdunn">Tom Dunn</a>, CEO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions. “Being ranked among the top franchises overall — and first in our category — validates our long-term focus on sustainability, operational excellence and building a business that delivers real value to both operators and the environment.”To view Filta’s full ranking profile, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. The complete results are also available in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur.About Filta Environmental Kitchen SolutionsSince 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.

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<a href="https://filtafranchise.com/">Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions</a> has landed in some of North Texas’ best-known kitchens by taking on a job operators hate but can’t ignore: fryer cleaning and oil management. Across Dallas-Fort Worth, hospitals, entertainment venues, universities and high-volume restaurants keep turning to the same back-of-house partner because the service removes a universal pain point, reduces disruption and helps kitchens stay inspection-ready. In a market that loves its hometown names — including PGA star Scottie Scheffler —&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/filta/info">Filta’s</a> traction is coming from something far less flashy: consistency in the places customers never see.That demand is what pulled Filta franchise owner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxpaltsev/">Max Paltsev</a> into the business and what keeps major institutions renewing. His team serves an unusual mix of customers, from Billy Bob’s Texas to large hospital systems, but the underlying “why” stays the same: safer kitchens, less downtime and a routine operators don’t have to manage internally.<h2>A Pain Point Every Kitchen Shares</h2>Fryer cleaning is time-consuming and hazardous, yet it’s nonnegotiable in a working kitchen. Paltsev said the job quietly taxes teams and creates risk because it pulls staff away from production while involving hot oil, chemicals and repetitive maintenance.“Cleaning fryers is the most time-consuming, the most dangerous and the most unwanted job,” Paltsev said. “It is also nonnegotiable, often required several times a week.”Filta’s pitch is straightforward. A technician shows up with the equipment, filters the oil, cleans the fryer and leaves it ready to run again, often in less than 20 minutes per fryer, while the kitchen keeps service moving. When operators weigh staff time, chemicals and burn risk, Paltsev said the decision is often easy.“The net cost of having us do it versus them doing it is about $10 per fryer,” he said. “More than 80% of the time, if we provide a free demonstration of our service — going out and cleaning one of their fryers for free — we’ll get them as a customer.”That also reframes the competitive landscape.“We’re the only game in town,” Paltsev said. “Our biggest competitor is the guy or gal behind the fryer.”<h2>Why the Business Model Holds Up</h2>For prospective franchisees, the bigger story is that Filta is not a one-time service. It’s a route-based business built on recurring relationships and renewal behavior, which can make revenue more predictable than many B2B operators expect.Paltsev said his background in tech made the model easy to understand once he looked past the day-to-day work and focused on the fundamentals.“When I looked at Filta’s business model, if I were to strip away used oil and fryer cleaning and guys in vans going out and doing things, and just put it in an Excel spreadsheet and redact all the names, you would think it is a software business,” he said. “The fundamentals are what you’d expect from a subscription business: predictable revenue, customers who stay, and room to grow within each account.”He bought the full Dallas-Fort Worth territory in early 2023, and he said the business has nearly tripled since then and is growing about 50% annually. Once kitchens sign on, they tend to stay — more than 95% continue service, he said.“We actually got our contracts renewed with Parkland, with UT Southwestern Medical System and with JPS,” he said. “Those are all staples of Dallas. We have agreements with all the major hospital systems in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Those are state-funded systems and we got rave reviews and contract extensions from all of them.”Beyond health care, Filta supports entertainment and large-venue foodservice, including operators connected to Legends, the hospitality group that manages major stadium and event operations. Paltsev said the decision often comes down to time saved once leaders see how quickly the service pays for itself in labor, safety and reduced disruption.<h2>A Sustainability Story Operators Can Measure</h2>For some institutions, the value goes beyond labor and safety. Filta tracks what happens to the oil it filters and collects, then gives customers traceability and environmental impact reports that spell out the results.“I think what is really great about Filta is that we can provide traceability reports and environmental impact reports to our customers,” Paltsev said. “It is amazing how that tiny little thing, where it said we saved half a tree and a pound of pesticide, all of a sudden is a big deal to them. To me personally, when I looked at it for the first time, I found it fascinating. All the things you don’t think about, but our customers love it.”For large institutions with sustainability goals, reporting turns routine maintenance into something they can document internally without adding work for the kitchen team.<h2>What Filta Corporate Brings to the Table</h2>Filta’s value to franchisees is not just the work itself, but the structure around it. New owners step into an established system built to help them learn the service, run routes efficiently and build accounts the right way. The model is designed to be operationally repeatable, with training, processes and ongoing support that help owners standardize service quality as they add customers and grow route density. Territory protections also matter in a market like Dallas-Fort Worth, where scale comes from filling in a region methodically rather than chasing one-off jobs.<h2>The Market Opportunity and What It Takes to Win</h2>Dallas-Fort Worth is large enough to support meaningful route density, and Paltsev said the region’s growth adds to the long-term opportunity.“I am very bullish on the Dallas-Fort Worth market,” he said. “I am bullish on Filta in general because of the quality of service we provide and our retention rate.”He also stressed realistic expectations for new owners, particularly those building from scratch.“If you are starting from scratch, patience is extremely important and being financially prepared is important,” Paltsev said. “It is not a rocket ship.”According to Paltsev, a profitable route typically takes about 25 customers. From there, growth comes down to the basics — hiring the right techs, keeping the schedule tight and executing the same way every visit. For franchise prospects, the North Texas results point to a simple draw: an essential service that repeats week after week, across just about any kind of kitchen.To find out more information on the costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/filta">https://1851franchise.com/filta</a>.

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