Why This Alabama Entrepreneur Bought an Existing Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Instead of Starting From Scratch
Cameron Hill acquired an established Filta operation in Gadsden, giving him an existing customer base as he grows the business across northeast Alabama. Cameron Hill’s path to franchise ownership grew out of the varied career he had built in Gadsden,
How This Long-Time Franchisee Turned His Filta Business Into a $2 Million Exit
With a low initial investment and a service offering rooted in ongoing necessity, Filta provides a foundation for both immediate income and future equity growth. For many entrepreneurs, success is often measured by steady income and day-to-day profitability. But the
After 10 Years in Biopharma Industry, a Marine Corps Veteran Trades the Corporate Ladder for a Filta Franchise in the Pacific Northwest
A cross-country move to Bellingham gave Lucas Waldron an opportunity to re-evaluate his corporate job. He used the transition to build a business of his own. For 10 years, Lucas Waldron pursued the conventional corporate path: earning his MBA, working his
How Karla Koebernick Grew Her Filta Franchise by 358% While Building a Sustainable Business in Santa Cruz
After leaving a career in IT and program management, Koebernick found a franchise that matched her interest in sustainability, people and measurable results. Before becoming a Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise owner, Karla Koebernick spent her career in IT, project management and
Former Maryland Tech Exec Turns a Layoff Into a New Start With Filta
After nearly a decade at Oracle, Grant Liddle used an unexpected career disruption to finally pursue the business ownership goals he had been considering for years. Grant Liddle was just another professional waiting for a train at D.C.’s Union Station,
Education to Entrepreneurship: How One Woman Built a Nearly $1 Million Filta Franchise in a Non-Major Market
Julene Robinson, a former school executive, shares how building a profitable Filta business after a cancer diagnosis gave her flexibility and proved grit wins in a male-dominated field. Julene Robinson didn’t build her Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions business in a market
Former Google Marketing Leader Launches Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise in Northeast L.A.
Jonathan Chen is bringing Filta’s eco-friendly kitchen services to Los Angeles-area restaurants and commercial kitchens looking to reduce waste and save money. When Jonathan Chen signed on as the new Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise owner in Northeast Los Angeles, he knew
Filta Named a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur Franchise 500
The commercial kitchen maintenance franchise earned the No. 143 overall ranking and secured the top spot in the Commercial Kitchen Maintenance category for 2026. ORLANDO, Fla. – Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions was named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, earning the No. 143 overall
Why Iconic Dallas Kitchens Keep Renewing With Filta
In three years, this Dallas-Fort Worth franchise nearly tripled its business by solving a problem every commercial kitchen has. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has landed in some of North Texas’ best-known kitchens by taking on a job operators hate but
Making Kitchens Cleaner and Greener: Bart O’Connor’s Filta Franchise Journey
From staff shortages to fryer safety and sustainability, O’Connor’s operation in Pennsylvania is transforming local commercial kitchens one filter at a time. When Bart O’Connor left his 26-year career with Comcast Business, he knew one thing: He wasn’t going back
From Stadiums to Sustainability: How David Hoover Is Scaling Impact With Filta
A former corporate leader turned Filta franchisee, David Hoover, is redefining what local entrepreneurship and environmental responsibility look like — one kitchen and one fryer at a time. David Hoover spent 25 years building a career in corporate accounting before
Filta Franchise Scores Big: Derek Riebel Tackles Stadium Sustainability for NFL Kickoff in Philadelphia
With a six-person crew and closed-loop oil systems, one Filta franchisee turns over 191 fryers overnight — making game day greener, safer and more consistent for fans. When the Philadelphia Eagles opened the new NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field