Mobile Grill Cleaning Franchise

Most people never clean their grills. That’s the whole business model. This franchise turns a grubby backyard chore into a branded, repeatable service—offering deep cleans, repairs, and even grill sales using a mobile, home-based setup. It’s like window cleaning, but hotter.

What they do differently

1. Specialized Steam Cleaning With Proprietary Polish

The core service uses a proprietary steam cleaning system and stainless steel polish that’s safe, chemical-free, and gives instant “after” appeal. Unlike DIY jobs or fly-by-night competitors, it looks professional, works fast, and leaves no residue. That matters when you're cleaning what people cook on.

2. One-Stop Shop for Grill Needs

Beyond cleaning, franchisees offer parts, repairs, and new grill sales—at discounted rates through manufacturer partnerships. That creates upsell paths and makes this more than a one-off service. You’re not just the cleaning guy; you’re the grill expert.

3. Ultra-Lean, Home-Based Model

No vans to buy, no warehouse to lease. The equipment fits in a car trunk, and most franchisees work from home. That makes it a rare low-investment franchise with B2B and B2C potential—and a real path to semi-absentee scale once a tech is trained.

4. Proprietary CRM + Fast Ramp-Up

You get a proprietary CRM to manage customers, payments, and scheduling, plus launch support that gets you up and running in weeks. Combined with short training and easy hiring (techs earn commission), it’s a fast-track setup compared to most home services.

🚩Potential weakness: Still a niche category

Most people don’t even know professional grill cleaning exists. That means you’ll need to do real local marketing and client education to build momentum. It’s not a bad market—just an invisible one at first.

The breakdown

Let’s break this business down with my proprietary GROCE framework (modest, I know).

Geography

Best in BBQ-friendly suburbs with middle to upper-middle income homes. Warm-weather markets offer year-round opportunity, but colder zones work too—with fireplace add-ons and winter downtime for networking.

Real Estate

None. This is fully home-based. All tools and supplies fit in a personal vehicle, and there’s no need for leased storage or offices—even at scale.

Ops / Sales

Early on, you’ll clean, quote, schedule, and network. Most franchisees eventually hire a tech and/or ops coordinator. No trade experience needed, but you should be comfortable building local awareness and talking to homeowners.

Capital

Very low investment—under \$100K. Fast breakeven (6–12 months) due to lean startup and high-ticket average service (\$300–\$400+). Optional third-party financing available.

Expansion

Territories are household-based, and most major markets still have room. Multi-unit not required, but it’s easy to grow by hiring more techs and layering in fireplace cleaning or new product sales.

Final take:

This is a surprisingly sharp, under-the-radar business for operators who want recurring revenue without a truckload of equipment. It’s not glamorous—but it’s clean (eventually), simple, and profitable. Strength of the model: nobody wants to clean their grill. You do.