If you are looking at Filta as a potential investment, then you may have some questions about how Filta operates and what you might expect from your franchise.  It is important to ask these questions during the researching phase of looking for a franchise.  Getting all of the facts that you can now will help to ensure that you make the decision that is right for you.  Let’s take a closer look at Filta franchises and some of the common questions that potential franchisees have.

How Much Business Can I Expect?
The average FiltaFry technician makes between 6-8 service calls every business day.  Of course the number of calls you can make in a day is dependent of factors such as the number of clients you have, the size of your territory, drive times, etc.  Most Filta franchisees find that they can make 40-45 services calls in a week.

How Much Does FiltaFry Cost Customers?
The Filta Franchise Disclosure Document for 2009 list the average service call charge at $66.85.  The Filta Group encourages franchisees to charge by the volume of oil filtered.  The recommended standard service charge is suggested to be $50 for the first 50 pounds of oil filtered, with an added charge of $0.35 per additional pound beyond the first 50.

How Many Customers Will I Have?
The number of customers available to you depends, of course, on what businesses operate within your territory.  It also depends on your willingness and a ability to market your service within your territory.  Though the Filta Group cannot guarantee any certain amount of customers, they do use a formula in determining territory boundaries that is designed to offer franchisees the greatest opportunity to see the maximum potential of their franchises.  Your potential customers include all of the restaurants, schools, hospitals, markets, sports venues, etc. within your intended area.  Taking a look at the businesses that operate in your intended territory can give you the best idea as to what your available customer base with be.

How Are Territories Arranged?
Ostensibly, the territories are arranged by county lines.  However, there are other factors that are considered as well, such as population density, available customers and growth potential within the area.  Each territory is set up to contain at least 10 McDonalds franchises within its boundaries.

Is Filta Really Eco-Friendly?
Absolutely.  Though “going green” was never the primary impetus for the founding of Filta, Filta’s developers understood inherently that greater efficiency and less waste is just good business sense.  By definition, Filta’s products and services are environmentally friendly.  Both FiltaFry and FiltaCool serve to reduce waste and decrease energy usage in commercial kitchens.

Hopefully, this information is helpful in answering some of the questions that you may be asking yourself regarding the Filta Group as you explore the possibility of opening your own Filta franchise.  As you look further into the Filta organization, it is important to have a clear understanding of your own needs and expectations.  Filta representatives are always more than happy to talk with you and answer your own specific questions concerning the Filta Group.