The Filta Group, established in the United Kingdom in 1996, has been making waves in the food service industry for over a decade with its radical and money saving approach to waste oil and fryer management under the FiltaFry name.  Ranked in the Franchise Times list of America’s fastest growing franchises for three years running, it’s no surprise that this company is garnering a lot of positive attention.  With the addition of a whole new FiltaCool commercial refrigeration service in 2008, this company is showing some remarkable product development that mirrors its growth in the marketplace.  This marked growth, coupled with the ease of running a Filta mobile franchise, makes the Filta Group an alluring prospect for investors looking to start up their own franchise.

What is Filta?

Filta is the ultimate in van based mobile franchising.  Filta franchisees offer two great services, FiltaFry and FiltaCool, both of which are performed on site at their customers’ establishments.  These eco-friendly services are designed to improve efficiency and safety in the kitchen, reduce waste and dramatically cut costs for Filta users.

FiltaFry

FiltaFry, the original service which made Filta such an acclaimed success in the food service industry, offers a complete system of cooking oil and fryer management.  Filta operators make scheduled weekly visits to restaurants and other commercial kitchens to micro-filter fryer oil and maintain fryers.  The advanced filtration system removes 99% of contaminants from oils, doubling its usable life so that kitchens use only half as much oil in their fryers.  FiltaFry technicians also clean and maintain fryers, keeping them running at optimum efficiency, reducing energy usage and creating a safer work environment for the business’s employees.

FiltaCool

The newly introduced FiltaCool products bring all of the improved efficiency and savings of FiltaFry to a business’s refrigeration system.  FiltaCool filters are inexpensive and take up essentially no space in a cooler unit.  However, these filters do make a big difference.  By regulating the internal environment of a refrigeration unit, these filters prolong the life of perishable goods, increase equipment performance and reduce wear and tear on coolers.  As a result, kitchens save money on costly repairs and drastically reduce their monetary losses due to spoilage and waste.

The Filta Franchise

Filta franchises are easy to learn and easy to run.  Even with no prior experience in the field, Filta’s impressive series of classes and in-field training can turn a new owner from uninformed layman to competent fryer and cooler aficionado in just a few short weeks.  Because the business offers mobile, on-site services, it can easily be run from an owners home, making it an appealing option for would be owners who don’t have a lot of money to invest.  Not only does Filta offer low start-up costs and assistance with financing, the entire franchise operates at a very low overhead, making it easy to maintain.
The FiltaFry and FiltaCool services are both eco-friendly, making them very attractive to customers in today’s market.  Filta is so good at eliminating waste and inefficiency that in most cases the service actually pays for itself.  This makes Filta highly marketable in the food service industry and an attractive business option for those looking to start a profitable trade.

The biggest trend right now in business is going green- both a benefit to the environment and the budget, this trend is one that is showing no signs of stopping any time soon. This transition leaves many business owners a little stymied as to how to make the change without hurting their bottom line, but it is a vital change that in order to keep up with the trend, needs to be made. This isn’t just impacting those who own restaurants either- this trend stretches out over any business, but those who prepare food are also feeling the pinch of economic stresses, coupled with the pressures of needing a better way of doing things. Being able to combine a more Eco friendly way of doing things, with a better quality service, as well as keeping to a budget does not have to be as difficult as it may seem on the outset.

Some businesses have begun to sell reusable bags for shopping, others offer organic variations of the foods they serve, and others still yet are active in their communities- offering everything from recycling their own wastes to adopting stretches of roads for cleanup. But there is one often overlooked way to change the way you do business to a more environmentally conscious one, save money, time and even improve the safety of your staff. If you knew that it was as simple as a phone call to green your routine, would you do it?

That’s just what many have done. One area where improvements can be made to green up your routine that is often overlooked is the cooking oil. That’s right, that bubbling, boiling fryer can bring about a more socially acceptable impression to the public, save you money and make a powerful impact on the environment. Victor Clewes, CEO Of the Filta Group has known this for some time. Heading up an internationally known and recognized leader in environmentally friendly waste oil recycling and disposal, he offers this look at the benefits of recycling and reusing the cooking oil you’re already using in your line of work.

“The price of cooking oil, as a commodity, has sky-rocketed in the last year and the need for efficient operations has never been greater,” says Clewes, “Filtering and re-using cooking oil reduces oil purchases. Reduced oil purchases result in cost and waste savings. Then, when the oil can no longer be used for cooking, it becomes bio-fuel. Nothing is wasted. It’s used in the food we eat, then in the cars we drive. It becomes a net positive for the environment as well as a restaurant’s bottom line.”

This isn’t exclusive to those who are more environmentally conscious and already running a sort of green business- oh, no, many restaurants, hospitals, and basically anywhere that serves food and has good sense towards being able to lower their budget have adopted this greener way of doing things. It’s easy to see just how not having to replace oil would have a big impact- being able to bring in someone to recycle the oil is more important than ever.

For over a decade, Filta has been the leader in environmentally friendly and cost reducing kitchen solutions with its revolutionary approach to waste oil and fryer management. Always looking to improve the quality and scope of Filta services, the Filta Group unveiled its FiltaCool cooler management service in 2008. This exciting service brings to commercial refrigeration all of the increased sustainability and cost effectiveness that has made FiltaFry such a marked success. With the installation of Filta’s compact and inexpensive filters you can revolutionize the way that your business handles its perishable food items.

Combat Gases and Bacteria

As produce and other food items natural degrade they begin to give of Ethylene, Pectin and other gases.  Though naturally occurring, in an enclosed area like your cooler these gases build to a concentration that actually accelerates the decomposition of your foodstuffs.  FiltaCool filters trap these gases, preventing the early onset of decay that destroys your valuable products.  These filters have also been shown to dramatically inhibit the growth and spread of bacteria, as well as reducing oxidation in your coolers.

Regulating Humidity

Humidity is another real concern in commercial coolers.  Too little and  your fruits and vegetables become dry and shrunken, too much and your produce begins to rot more quickly.  Furthermore, excess moisture freezes on cooling coils, causing them to work less effectively.  Moisture pooling on the floor creates hazardous conditions for your staff and gives bacteria a place to breed rampantly.  FiltaCool can help regulate the humidity in your walk in coolers, providing just the right amount of moisture in the air to keep your produce crisp, fresh and ready for use.

Stabilizing Temperatures

If your coolers aren’t running efficiently, they may not be doing an adequate job in keeping temperatures stabile.  The optimal temperature for most perishable goods is between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit.  Temperatures above that range allow bacteria to breed freely.  Temperatures below can result in freezing and damage to your produce.  FiltaCool has been shown to reduce overall temperatures by 2 to 5 degrees and improve the performance of your coolers so that they can maintain the optimal temperature range more easily.

Eliminating Odors

Unpleasant odors can easily build in an enclosed space like your walk-in cooler.  Even worse, many vegetables can actually absorb odors, making them less palatable.  Excessive odor can also create an unpleasant work experience for your staff and suppliers.  FiltaCool filters reduce odors, leaving your coolers smelling fresh.

Lowering Costs
When your equipment’s wear, tear and energy use is lessened and the inhospitable climate in your coolers has been eliminated you can expect another drastic reduction:  a reduction in spending.  FiltaCool filters will help to eliminate 10% of the energy usage of your coolers and keep your cooling systems operational 33%-44% beyond their expected lifetime.  You will see at least a 2% deduction in the amount of spoiled produce you have to discard.  In many cases that percentage is significantly higher.  All this adds up to big savings for your business when you choose to use FiltaCool.

In the face of rising oil prices and global concern over the availability of fossil fuels, the biodiesel trend is steadily gaining favor amongst the automotive community.  Forward thinking companies that realize this emerging trend and seek to take advantage of the rising value of bio-fuels put themselves at a greater advantage in the developing marketplace.  “The global markets for biodiesel are entering a period of rapid transitional growth, creating both uncertainty and opportunity.  The first generation biodiesel markets in Europe and the US have reached impressive biodiesel production capacity levels, but remain constrained by feedstock availability. In the BRIC nations of Brazil, India and China, key government initiatives are spawning hundreds of new opportunities for feedstock development, biodiesel production, and export,”  assesses Will Thurmond, author of Biodiesel 2020 and Biofuels International columnist.

With increasing concern and a shifting focus toward sustainability, many companies are choosing to revaluate how they conduct business and the operational procedures of their franchises.   This is especially true in the food service industry, where waste has always been a necessary, albeit undesirable, evil.  Since its inception in 1996, Filtafry, an internationally renowned leader in environmentally conscientious kitchen solutions, has been helping the food service industry minimize waste and reduce energy usage.
“The price of cooking oil, as a commodity, has sky-rocketed in the last year and the need for efficient operations has never been greater,” states The Filta Group CEO Victor Clewes.   “Filtering and re-using cooking oil reduces oil purchases. Reduced oil purchases result in cost and waste savings. Then, when the oil can no longer be used for cooking, it becomes bio-fuel. Nothing is wasted. It’s used in the food we eat, then in the cars we drive. It becomes a net positive for the environment as well as a restaurant’s bottom line.”

The Filta Group originated as a waste oil and fryer maintenance service based out of the UK.  From its humble origins it has since grown to become a global leader in not only environmentally conscientious oil management, but has since expanded its eco-friendly efforts into cold storage with its FiltaCool line of products and service.
As more and more large corporate entities begin to embrace green business, many smaller businesses are beginning to follow suit.  Restaurant owners are starting to realize that the waste oil that was once a burden is rapidly becoming a marketable commodity and that getting in now will serve them well in the future.  “From 2008 through 2020, a series of transitions in the bio diesel industry will create winners and losers,” says Thurmond. “Bio diesel producers that are best able to evolve and adapt to transitions in technology, markets, feed stocks and government policies are most likely to succeed over the long term.”

As these trends continue, it becomes imperative for small businesses to pick up the banner of sustainability and green business.  Not only is their public pressure to do so, but as new means of conservation are struck upon, it becomes more and more apparent that availing oneself of them is the economically sensible thing to do.  Keeping current with emerging developments and finding ways to integrate more efficient and sustainable business practices is the only practical means of growth and development into the burgeoning biodiesel market.

Every day, more and more businesses are springing up that are geared towards the concept of environmentally friendly ways of doing things. More and more make headlines as they are seen as not following suit and that is something that really hurts- so, how can existing businesses cash in on the benefits of going green, and avoid the bad publicity that comes from not doing things in such an environmentally conscious way? Many have taken to finding better means of running their own establishments but still yet find themselves at a loss for how to continually improve the ‘green’ aspects.

Look no further than your coolers, refrigeration systems, and freezers. The first thing many people think about when they try to trim the fat in their budgets is generally waste and loss management in inventory. Being able to find ways to cut the loss of inventory but still yet continue to run a profitable business can be a tricky area for some, but it really doesn’t have to be. What if you had a way to not only reduce the amount of inventory related loss, but also save on things like energy bills and equipment replacement, as well as promoting a more environmentally friendly way of doing things?
You can and it is as simple as looking at the filtration system in your cooling units.

Humidity control is a huge problem for those with cooling units as a part of their business and many do not realize that in solving this problem, they may also have an option to run things in a much more environmentally friendly way. Most know that ice buildup can be a real problem and can cause higher energy bills and ruin food inventory- but also solving that problem is a Green step forward. The key in being more environmentally friendly is often seen in the slogan, “reduce, recycle and reuse”- and reduce is the area this applies to. The latest offering from the Filta Group is known as FiltaCool, and this comes in to save the day for many. Studies published by the company have shown that “FiltaCool increases equipment life on average, by 35%, while reducing energy costs by 10%.”
That helps your business, AND the environment, it’s certainly a win win.

FiltaCool’s innovative cooling system reduces humidity in cooling units- this works out well for several reasons. Uncontrolled humidity causes bacteria buildup, premature spoilage and higher electric costs, but at the same time maintains the amount of humidity that is needed within the storage unit. Coming from a franchise already well known for higher environmental standards, this is an intelligent solution and just one way you can take steps towards greening your routine, but also lowering your budget quite by quite alot. Being able to reduce your waste output, as well as your energy use, all combines to create a bigger picture of not only being a greener business but also, saving you money in these sometimes uncertain economic times.

Franchising is an increasingly popular option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in ownership.  Since it offers the benefits of beginning a new business with an already established name and successful business plan, it’s no wonder that more and more would-be owners are looking to hitch their wagons to already risen stars, rather than opting to go it alone.  However, not all franchises are created equally.  Taking the time to properly research your options to find a solid franchisor, such as the Filta Group, can really set you on the right path to financial success.

The Filta Group

Established in England in 1996, Filta has been just such a rising star, making its mark on the food service industry and rapidly becoming an internationally acclaimed name in the cooking oil and fryer management arena.  The Filta Group has forged this strong reputation by presenting businesses with a cost efficient, eco-friendly way to improve productivity and reduce waste.

In 2008 Filta improved their service with the addition of the FiltaCool line of cold-storage management service and products.  Filta has become widely associated with better, greener business, improved safety and big savings.  As Filta continues to grow, more and more aspiring business owners are beginning to catch wise to what a unique franchising opportunity this evolving franchisor offers.

The Filta Edge

The Filta Group offers franchisees a strong and uniquely tailored support base for their businesses.  Included with the introductory package into the Filta Family, a new franchisee is provided with in-depth classroom training to make sure that their franchise gets off to a great start.  Franchisees also spend a week in the field learning the ins and outs of running the business for an experienced Filta franchisee and trainer.

Each new franchisee is assigned a Business Development Manager who works alongside the franchisee in the field to establish a starting customer base.  The BDM will do everything within his/her power to ensure that a new Filta owner has a reliable source of revenue through the fledgling business before the owner ever sets out on his/her own.  The goal of the BDM is to see that any new franchise starts off with at least $500/week reliable income.

Filta Freedom

Filta franchisees experience a level of independence that many other franchisors never experience.  The mobile service is easy to manage and can easily be run from home.  Filta franchisees enjoy a low start-up cost and a business that runs on a very low overhead.  Franchising territories can be expanded as the business grows, adding more vans and staff to help accommodate your blossoming franchise.

If you are looking for a career where you can truly be your own boss and take charge of your financial destiny, the Filta may be right for you.  With two great services, FiltaFry and FiltaCool, and an easy means of conducting business, Filta can have you on the road to success in no time.
It’s easy to see why Filta has become such a rapidly growing and renowned business leader.

Current market trends in the latest environmentally friendly products and services soar as more and more businesses are seeking to not only cut costs, but promote a more Green way of doing things. Being able to boost your business with the reputation for your environmentally conscious way of doing things and cut your bills? It’s more likely than you may think and if you’re running a restaurant, or any place that serves and sells fried foods, look no further than the oil you use to cook with.

“The price of cooking oil, as a commodity, has sky-rocketed in the last year and the need for efficient operations has never been greater,” says Victor Clewes, CEO of The Filta Group, an international eco-friendly services company which specializes in cooking oil filtration and recycling. “Filtering and re-using cooking oil reduces oil purchases. Reduced oil purchases result in cost and waste savings. Then, when the oil can no longer be used for cooking, it becomes bio-fuel. Nothing is wasted. It’s used in the food we eat, then in the cars we drive. It becomes a net positive for the environment as well as a restaurant’s bottom line.” Wow. Those are pretty impressive words, but is there some truth to this?

You bet there is. Looking at the way that some businesses have made the change, you can definitely see that leaning towards a more sustainable business is the way to go, for any food service professional. But cutting the cooking oil cost is just one thing- what if your business was known, and really known for putting safety first? That’s a big plus, but also, that, too impacts your bottom line. Reporting low to average injuries, restaurants save at least 25 percent in insurance costs the Department of Labor and industries reports, but also, the Restaurant Insurance Cooperation shows that restaurants paid out on average, a total of nearly six thousand dollars a year on slip and fall injuries.

It sure would be nice if there was an alternative to all of those costs, some way to make sure that you were not only an Eco conscious business, but safer and saving money at the same time, wouldn’t it? There is. A Filtafry technician may just be your key to making going green your best investment towards going gold. The franchise itself has been a known leader in environmentally conscious services since the nineties, and hiring a technician to take care of your fryers and waste oil disposal needs is definitely one smart way to make sure that you, too work towards sustainability, safety and a better budget. Better yet, when you’re looking into Filtafry, ask also about FiltaCool, their latest offering which can save you up to 2,496 dollars a year over your current cooling and refrigeration bills. It’s amazing how just a few small changes to the way that you deal with your vegetable oil and your humidity control can make such a big impact on the way you balance your budget, so all in all, Filtafry is a definite winner.

A wise investor devotes a lot of time to research when looking into purchasing a franchise.  With so many options available, there are myriad considerations to be assessed and weighed when deciding which franchising opportunity is most offers a closest fit to your immediate business goals and long-term dreams.

The smart choice revolves around finding a business that offers a desirable service in an unsaturated market.  The Filta Group presents owners a just such an exclusive means of doing commerce.  Filta is a globally recognized leader in providing quality fryer and cooler management within the food service industry.  Franchisees find themselves in a unique position to offer a sought after service in a virtually untapped market.

A Global Leader

Since 1996, the Filta name has been an internationally recognized and respected in the food service industry.  Since its inception, FiltaFry has become well known for helping restaurant owners improve efficiency and save big money in their fryer operations.  Now with the addition of the FiltaCool line of service and products, that reputation has extended into the commercial refrigeration sector.

When you open a Filta franchise you launch your company with the comfort and satisfaction of knowing that you are offering a worthwhile and desirable service.  Your service will support owners of commercial kitchens in making their businesses more efficient and more environmentally friendly.  You will regularly assist owners of commercial kitchens in achieving their own financial goals in a mutually beneficial business arrangement.

A Service to Be Proud of

The FiltaFry micro-filtration service is proven to decrease cooking oil consumption in restaurants, oftentimes by as much as 50%.  Furthermore, the service you provide will increase a business’s energy efficiency and improve safety in the workplace, all while promoting greener, more environmentally friendly business practices.

The FiltaCool line brings all of the great benefits of FiltaFry to the arena of commercial coolers.  FiltaCool filter promote healthier and safer work environments, improve cooler efficiency and reduce wastage in both product and energy.  FiltaCool customers, on average, use 10% less energy in their refrigeration units will drastically reducing their losses due to spoilage.

The Filta Edge

Filta offers you the chance to run your own mobile business from home in a lucrative and marketable field.  With low start-up costs and low overhead you business can be making money right off of the starting line.  Filta will work alongside you to help you build a strong customer base and will stand behind you and your business with all the support you need to make your franchise a success.

Filta will provide you with all of the training necessary to operate and administrate your new franchise as well.  You will be given all of the tools you need to become a competent and knowledgeable professional, even if you’ve never worked with a fryer or been inside a walk-in cooler. If you are searching for a strong active investment with potential for a great Return On Investment, then Filta has the tools you need to realize your dream of franchise ownership.

As more and more ecological issues come to the front of business and franchising issues, many new franchisees are seeking out better means to do things. Working with various groups to find just the right fit for their business start up needs, as well as being able to still yet adhere to ecologically sound companies is important for the new entrepreneur. More often than not, a franchise may seem like a great idea, right up until you realize its impact on the environment. So who can you trust? Look no further than one of the franchises that has been around the longest, Filtafry. Offering a multiservice franchise with a great customer base on services that every community can use, this franchise has been the one to watch in the past ten years and beyond.

More Than Just a Business Model

For decades now, Filtafry has maintained a commitment to environmental excellence and is the undisputed leader in the environmental services industry, but also, for being a great steward of the eco friendly franchising movement. It has always been important to the company to find new and innovative ways to make sure that their franchisees are able to run their business smoothly, but also, in doing this they have managed to come up with a business model that really works and is good for the environment. By greatly encouraging the mantra of ‘reduce, recycle and reuse” in providing a valuable service to hospitality related business, restaurants but also pretty much anywhere fried foods are served the franchise has grown in leaps and bounds, taking franchisees with it.

Offering a continued commitment to not only the environment but to the success of each and every franchisee, Filta has made it clear that they do not plan to stop their growth any time soon and its growth is inevitable. Many franchisees find that through their own hard work, dedication and commitment as well as the astounding amount of guidance and support they receive through the training course and beyond, they are running their own businesses in no time.

Support and Growth

Given continued support to ensure their success, the franchisees start off on the right foot. Filtafry franchisees are given an extensive training, as well as continued support and education on what it takes to be a successful Filtafry franchise. As well, the initial equipment pack is complete- everything you need to start your own Filtafry business is included and a national marketing campaign also ensures that the name is well known. The Filta name’s been out there as an industry leader since 1996 and has a great reputation already, so this is just one more added benefit to franchising with Filta. In 2005, Filta was ranked number 33 in the Franchise Times top 55, and then, just last year jumped ahead to number 26 and shows no signs of stopping now. And why would they? In the growing trend towards environmentally secure franchises- Filta was indubitably one of the first, and a definite frontrunner in this much more sustainable way of doing business.

In 1996 Filta began changing the way that the food service industry does business through the introduction of its revolutionary approach to waste oil management via the FiltaFry services.  Prior to this it was common practice for a dinning establishment to simply run its fryers until the oil began to degrade, then dispose of the oil and start anew.  While changing out cooking oil is definitely a necessary part of fryer operation, a great deal of this discarded oil was not spoiled, it was merely saturated with carbon and other particulates accrued during use.  Almost half of the oil being discarded was done so unnecessarily!

FiltaFry realized this issue of vast waste in kitchen management and sought to change things.  Filta saw that there was a better way, a means of running fryers more efficiently and reducing the amount of oil used.  Beyond just managing and removing waste oil, Filta sought to change the way that the food service operated on a fundamental level that would not only save businesses money, but also reduce their impact on the environment.

The FiltaFry Solution

Far beyond a traditional waste oil removal service, FiltaFry actually seeks to reduce the amount of waste oil generated by a business.  This is done by means of a full-service fryer and cooking oil maintenance program.  Firstly, FiltaFry technician filter oils directly from a business’s fryers through an advanced micro-filtration system.  Filta’s special filtration equipment filters particles down to 2-3 microns, almost 100 times finer than the capacities of most factory installed fryer filtration systems.   This process is so thorough that it removes 99% of carbon and other contaminants from oil.  The end product is clearer, cleaner oil that can be used almost twice as long as the oils that are only filtered by the preinstalled filtration systems.  This means that FiltaFry users can expect to use half as much cooking oil in their businesses.
FiltaFry doesn’t stop there, though.  This comprehensive service reduces energy waste as well, by ensuring that fryers are thoroughly cleaned and running optimally.  Filta technicians work with management and owners to customize an energy saving plan specifically tailored to the needs of the particular establishment.  FiltaFry offers a comprehensive solution to increasing sustainability and reducing costs in frying.

FiltaCool Savings

In 2008 Filta extended their reach to the cooler.  Now all of the great benefits of Filta can be seen in a business’s refrigeration units as well.  FiltaCool utilizes unique filters specifically designed for the needs of commercial coolers.  These unobtrusive units regulate humidity, gases and temperature to keep produce fresh and crisp and to allow coolers to run more efficiently.  FiltaCool users create less waste, see a decrease in profit losses due to spoilage and on average see a 10% decrease in the amount of energy needed to run their coolers.
As Filta continues to expand its offerings, businesses can expect to see exciting new ways of increasing sustainability in their kitchens.  Filta remains dedicated to finding eco-friendly solutions for the food service industry and to saving their clients money.