Former Commodity Broker Purchased Filta Franchise in 2019, Records 615% Growth in Two Years
John Michals grew business from 17 customers and $170,000 to 236 customers and $3.5 million via measured yet aggressive horizontal and vertical growth. He just became the Chief Operating Officer of the brand. Frustrated with the current state of his career, John Michals made the decision to leave his work as a commodities broker […]
Filta Ranks #266 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500
As mentioned recently in Entrepreneur Magazine and RestaurantNews.com, Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) is considered once again one of the top franchises in the country. In the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking, Filta ranks #266 in the Entrepreneur 500. We are up more than 50 places from last year. Ranking is for […]
Filta Franchisee Expanded from Northern Ohio to Pittsburgh and Plans to Double Revenue in Next Three Years
Terry Walkerly has been a Filta franchisee for 16 years. In the last year, he expanded from Northern Ohio to Pittsburgh and plans to double his revenue in the next three years. With the addition of FiltaClean to his service line, he exceeded $8 million in revenue in 2022. 40 Vans and 50 Employees Walkerly […]
Filta Named to Franchise Times Top 400
As was recently reported in the Franchise Times 400: Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) is one of the top franchise brands in the country. These rankings provide a lens into how the franchise industry is constantly shifting. It’s in response to developing trends in our culture, economy, and consumer needs. Franchise Times Top 400 Franchises […]
Filta Environmental Expands to Orange County
Source: San Diego Business Journal Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions San Diego, headquartered in Kearny Mesa and with 19 employees, has expanded its operation to Orange County. Founded in 2011, Filta offers a cooking oil filtration service among other sustainable programs focused on reducing the carbon footprint of the hospitality industry. To date, it has recycled […]
Top 5 FAQs from Potential Filta Franchisees
When signing on as a new franchise partner, even with an established brand such as Filta, it’s important to do your proper due diligence and ask the right questions. Thankfully for prospective Filta franchisees, Vice President of Franchise Development Adam Blake is well-versed in the kind of in-depth knowledge that franchise candidates seek and he […]
5 Easy Steps to Your Family-Friendly Franchise Future
If you have a family, franchise businesses come with a lot of perks compared to starting one from scratch. Many parents love the idea of running their own business because it allows them the freedom to set their own schedules and prioritize their children. That’s probably why more parents are starting to take an interest […]
Corporate Executive Turned Entrepreneur: A Roll-Up-The-Sleeves Journey
Layoffs in the pandemic lead to career changes After Keri Gardner lost her job due to COVID-19 related declines in her company’s business, she needed to rethink how she was going to make a living. Now she works as an owner-operator for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, a franchise that filters and recycles cooking oil from […]
Navigating Hurricanes & COVID: How a Filta Franchisee Achieved His Record Month
Slidell, La. Franchisee Trent Carlos has come a long way since he got into the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise system in 2016. Just ask him. In November of that year, as Carlos was onboarding in our Orlando, Fla. Headquarters, he had to cut his training short to rush home and prep for a major […]
A Spotlight On Hoover’s Journey with Filta Franchise
A fundamental trait that you will notice with everybody in the Filta network is that we all care about the concept of family. It’s a value that we look for in all of our candidates, so, today, we want to spotlight one territory that has redefined the meaning of a “family-friendly franchise.” Based in Carlisle, […]
