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Professional & Certified

Premier
Commercial Kitchen
Exhaust & Hood Cleaners

Our Guiding Lights

Kitchen Guard’s Mission,
Vision & Values

Kitchen Guard is a disruptive new B2B franchise business revolutionizing the commercial kitchen exhaust and cleaning industry (KEC).

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Devotion

Committed to delivering the best for our clients.

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Resourcefulness

Finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.

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Resilience

Staying steadfast in our mission, no matter the obstacle.

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Accountability

Owning our actions and their outcomes.

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Customer Service

100% satisfaction, 100% of the time.

Our Journey

Headquartered in San Diego, Kitchen Guard (formerly Green Guard Services) was founded in 2009 and has dominated the Southern California market and has since grown into a multi-million-dollar business.

The company was purchased in 2023 by EverSmith Brands and is currently being franchised throughout the United States.

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Meet the Crew

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    Nathan Leathers

    Founder and CEO
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    Drew Eccles

    Director of Operations
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    John Conway

    General Manager
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    Ryan Hall

    Senior Training Manager
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The Vision Behind Kitchen Guard

Professionalism, Care and Customer-Centricity.

Nathan Leathers

Founder & CEO

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Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

Recognized Excellence in
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning

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The Tools That Set Us Apart

Cutting-Edge Equipment

  • Surface Cleaner Shown as Part of Kichen Guard Lineup for Efficient Kitchen Cleaning Solutions
    Surface Cleaner
    Operates at up to 275 Degrees at 4000 PSI, minimizing spatter while maximizing cleanliness. This is commercial grade and not the one’s available at the hardware store.
    Surface Cleaner

    Operates at up to 275 Degrees at 4000 PSI, minimizing spatter while maximizing cleanliness. This is commercial grade and not the one’s available at the hardware store.

  • Mag Scaper Tool Image from Kitchen Guard Designed for Commercial Kitchen Maintenance
    Magnetic Duct Scraper
    Essential for ducting longer than 5 feet, this tool delivers the force needed for proper cleaning.
    Magnetic Duct Scraper

    Essential for ducting longer than 5 feet, this tool delivers the force needed for proper cleaning.

  • Duct Cleaner Used by Kitchen Guard Illustrating Equipment for Maintaining Commercial Kitchens
    Duct Spinner
    We invest in high-end equipment that complies with Insurance and NFPA 96 CODE, reducing your fire risk.
    Duct Spinner

    We invest in high-end equipment that complies with Insurance and NFPA 96 CODE, reducing your fire risk.

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    Green Steam Surface Cleaner
    This tool is vital for cleaning any commercial kitchen and surrounding areas properly. This is a high quality commercial washer that gets the job done right the first time.
    Green Steam Surface Cleaner

    This tool is vital for cleaning any commercial kitchen and surrounding areas properly. This is a high quality commercial washer that gets the job done right the first time.

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