HOODZ
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $23,960 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $200,538 – $246,807 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 10% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MI |
| Legal name (Item 1) | HOODZ International, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-03-30 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 131 (Item 20, p.76) |
| Brand website | https://www.HOODZINTERNATIONAL.COM |
About HOODZ
1.3 Our Business and the Franchise Offered We grant franchises for establishing businesses that use certain trade and service marks and other commercial symbols to provide cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repair, and restoration services of commercial exhaust hood systems, conveyor ovens, kitchen… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 128 | 6 | 134 |
| 2023 | 129 | 6 | 135 |
| 2024 | 131 | 6 | 137 |
Source: Item 20, p.76 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 6 (Item 20, p.78-80 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 21 (Item 20, p.77 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.16 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.16 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): The Item 3 replacement states that neither the franchisor nor anyone identified in Item 2 has the listed administrative, criminal, or civil actions, convictions, or currently effective injunctive or restrictive orders. No matters are disclosed. (Item 3, p.243 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $728,926 (Item 19, p.70 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $546,028 (Item 19, p.70 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $208,152 – $2,499,457 (Item 19, p.70 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.63 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.63 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 4 months (Item 11, p.42 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisee is awarded a geographic Territory in which to advertise, solicit, and perform services under stated conditions. Other franchisees and Company Stores may also solicit and perform exhaust-hood, oven-cleaning, and related services in that Territory. (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD)
Training: AND TRAINING Except as listed below, HOODZ is not required to provide you with any assistance. (Item 11, p.44 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Guidance on new products, services, and methods
- Guidance on purchase and use of supplies and products
- Marketing, advertising, and promotional program support
- Guidance on financial and daily operations, including accounting and record keeping
- Other business and marketing advice
- Support for HOODZ Software
- Dedicated business phone number forwarded to the franchisee's device
- Periodic modifications to the HOODZ System Standards
Source: Item 11, p.43 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, MI (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 16 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 16 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.64 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.64 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.18 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 6 (Item 20, p.76 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 11 (Item 20, p.81 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask HOODZ directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with HOODZ
Put HOODZ on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.