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PREMIER COMMERCIAL KITCHEN & HOOD CLEANING SERVICES

Disrupting the
Industry

Through Quality & Professionalism
Our Guiding Lights

Kitchen Guard’s Mission,
Vision & Values

Kitchen Guard is a disruptive emerging B2B franchise revolutionizing the commercial kitchen exhaust and cleaning industry (KEC). Backed by private equity, this franchise continues to grow at a phenomenal rate.

Devotion

Committed to delivering the best for our clients.

Resourcefulness

Finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Resilience

Staying steadfast in our mission, no matter the obstacle.

Accountability

Owning our actions and their outcomes.

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.

A Kitchen Guard van parked outside of a restaurant, making a service call.
A commercial kitchen vent system.
A Kitchen Guard service sticker on a hood indicates the date of service.
A busy commercial kitchen with a stainless-steel stove and ovens. Pots, pans, and utensils are kept within easy reach.
kitchen guard disrupting the industry

Meet the Crew

  • Nathan Leathers - Founder and CEO of Kitchen Guard

    Nathan Leathers

    Founder
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  • Drew Eccles - Director of Operations at Kitchen Guard

    Drew Eccles

    Director of Operations
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  • John Conway - Kitchen Guard's General Manager.

    John Conway

    General Manager
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  • Ryan Hall - Senior Training Manager at Kitchen Guard

    Ryan Hall

    Senior Training Manager
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The Visionary Behind Kitchen Guard

Relationships Matter

Nathan Leathers

Founder

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

These Elite Brands Trust Kitchen Guard

Johnson Controls WEB
Holiday Inn Web
San Diego Zoo WEB
SoFi Stadium WEB
Barley Mash WEB
Tender Greens WEB
Proprietary Tools That Set Us Apart

Commercial-Grade Equipment

Surface Cleaner
01

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.

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