When you ask Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions new Franchisee Paulo Gouveia what made him consider investing in his Filta franchise the answer is simple, yet meaningful.
“My background is in the sciences, so when I started looking into what I could do in terms of starting a business, I knew I wanted something environmentally impactful,” said Paulo in a recent 1851 Franchise interview.. “Every time I help a company become even 1% more sustainable, it’s a meaningful change. That’s the biggest reason why I chose Filta.”
Background
Following a successful career in the scientific world, Paulo was ready for a change and wanted to take control of his future. In a partnership with his wife, Diana DePaolis, the upstart entrepreneurial couple recently acquired the southern Middlesex County territory in Massachusetts, making their business both a minority owned and woman owned company.
“In the corporate world, I never felt fully appreciated for my contributions. By starting my own company, I can build the business how I want it to be,” he told 1851 Franchise. “If you’re dedicated and a hard worker, you’re rewarded for it. You get a piece of the pie. I envision a company where employees have skin in the game; there’s profit sharing and employees can get equity. The bigger the company gets, the more I can do to give back.”
How this Filta Franchisee Transitioned out of Corporate America With Massachusetts Territory Acquisition
Paulo and Diana’s Filta franchise currently serves a territory west of Boston that includes many cities, including Waltham, Burlington, Somerville, Cambridge and Framingham. His technicians service major clients like Google, Dell, Oracle, Thermo Fisher, Sanofi and Whole Foods, along with numerous restaurants.
Contact Information
To learn more about becoming a Filta franchisee and available territories, contact Rob Totten at rtotten@filta.com or visit filtafranchise.com. To learn more about Filta’s services including fryer cleaning, microfiltration, and waste oil removal/recycling, call 866-51-FILTA or visit GoFilta.com.
