Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions charges a royalty fee of 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise is approximately 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $200/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions currently operates 364 locations (2025 FDD) (364 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 2.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 4.1%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions is 5.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $903K (average: $1.3M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions provides 83 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.