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HOODZ Comes to Minnesota With New Franchise Location Opening

Established Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Maintenance Company Opens First Minnesota Franchise Location

MINNESOTA – HOODZ, the trusted leader in commercial kitchen hood cleaning for businesses nationwide, is opening a new franchise location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The commercial kitchen cleaning exhaust service is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The franchise location opened in July and is owned and operated by brothers Jacob and Zach Johnson, along with Jacob’s college teammate Isiah Lightsy. Jacob has a background in construction and facilities management, and takes pride in being an effective leader and clear communicator. Zach has a financial background, and is looking forward to bringing his prior experience in business development to his new role. Isiah has a background in business management, and is eager to leverage his team building skills as their business grows. As young, hard-working professionals, Jacob, Zach, and Isiah are most looking forward to combining their diverse skills and shared drive to build a business that truly makes an impact. In their free time, Zach, Jacob, and Isiah all have different hobbies including activities such as golfing, playing tennis, exercising, hiking, watching movies, reading, and more!

“When we first started looking into potential business opportunities, we knew we wanted to choose a business that offers essential services that many business owners will need at some point,” said Jacob Johnson, co-owner of HOODZ of Minneapolis. “From there, we learned about HOODZ and the important role their services play in reducing fire risk in commercial kitchens. Our decision to franchise with HOODZ was also influenced by their incredible franchise support team and the invaluable insights we’ve gained from fellow HOODZ franchise owners. As our team begins offering top-notch kitchen exhaust cleaning services, we look forward to establishing our business as a highly trusted partner in the community and continuing to learn and grow as business owners.”

The trio is most excited to start building their business and hit the ground running alongside the support of the HOODZ team. Zach Johnson, co-owner of HOODZ of Minneapolis said, “I love the infrastructure and support that the HOODZ team has provided us. They have made stepping into a highly regulated industry very seamless and straightforward. While it is a daunting task to build a business, HOODZ has provided us with a great jumping off point.”

HOODZ is the nation’s 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 admirable focus on providing the ultimate customer experience: “HOODZ occupies a growing niche within the restaurant kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance industry. Because of our specialized focus on hood cleaning, HOODZ has established itself as a trusted name within the industry. As Jacob, Zach, and Isiah begin providing professional and efficient 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 national acclaim will aid HOODZ of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, call them at (952) 988-2223 or email zach.johnson@hoodz.us.com.