Established Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Maintenance Company Opens Second Canada-Based Franchise Location

ONTARIO – HOODZ, the trusted leader in commercial kitchen hood cleaning, is opening a new franchise location in Ottawa, Ontario. The commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning service is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The franchise location opened last month, and is owned and operated by Salman Athar. Salman has a strong background in business operations, customer service, and process-driven environments. Over the years, he has developed a solid understanding of operations, scheduling, quality control, and client relationship management. In his free time, Salman enjoys staying active, spending time with family, and learning about business, technology, and operations.

“As someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is committed to continuous learning and improvement, I felt that now was the time to go into business for myself with a reputable service brand,” said Salman Athar, owner of HOODZ of Ottawa. “HOODZ immediately stood out to me as a promising business opportunity due to its strong reputation, proven business model, and emphasis on operational standards and support. I was also drawn to the idea of providing essential services while building a business that serves the local community and creates long-term value. As my team and I begin providing reliable kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance services throughout Ottawa, Kingston, Carleton Place, and the surrounding areas, I look forward to becoming a trusted local service provider known for reliability, responsiveness, and high standards.”

HOODZ is the leading authority in kitchen exhaust cleaning, ensuring that restaurant and facility kitchen operations are in full compliance with local laws and national standards. From its proprietary proactive scheduling platform to customary before and after photo reports, HOODZ has the tools, equipment, and communication to make any and all commercial kitchen cleaning a hassle-free experience.

Nathan Willard, President of HOODZ, is committed to honoring the brand’s focus on keeping customers’ kitchen exhaust systems fully compliant with local regulations and fire safety codes: “HOODZ is seeing an increase in demand for overall commercial cooking, driven by the rise of eating out and food delivery platforms. With that comes a great deal of grease vapors released into the kitchen exhaust system. With our state-of-the-art training and continued focus on quality, HOODZ has positioned itself as a leader and trusted name in the industry. As Salman and his team begin providing professional and reliable service across their community, the HOODZ team looks forward to hearing about all the great work they will accomplish.”

Since its founding in 1972, HOODZ has remained a trusted name and leading authority in kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance. The brand services several industries including facilities within the restaurant, health care, and government fields. Beyond everyday kitchen cleaning and maintenance, HOODZ provides full system inspections to help ensure kitchen exhaust systems fully adhere to all essential local fire codes and regulations. As a customer-first company, HOODZ is committed to providing an expert clean while adhering to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 96) standards.

HOODZ has the added advantage of being part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchisor based on geographic footprint, and has over a decade of experience growing brands and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development. Its established acclaim will aid HOODZ of Ottawa in its endeavors to become a trusted resource for local business owners in need of preventative kitchen maintenance services.

To request a service from HOODZ of Ottawa, call them at (613) 691-1033 or email ottawa@hoodz.ca.

About HOODZ

HOODZ originated from a successful small kitchen exhaust cleaning business in Northern Michigan and has been operating since 1972. The brand focuses on commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning as well as pizza ovens, kitchen filters and pressure washing. Their team of passionate experts is dedicated to taking on projects of all sizes to ensure they are in accordance with all fire safety codes. Since joining the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands, HOODZ has driven tremendous growth systemwide, with an unwavering commitment to evolving its services and achieving tight-knit relationships with local businesses.

To learn more about HOODZ and to request a service, visit hoodzinternational.com.

About BELFOR Franchise Group

BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has empowered entrepreneurs by offering industry-leading training, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development.

BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization of 15 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ.

For more information, please visit belforfranchisegroup.com.