HOODZ Comes to Ontario With New Franchise Location Opening

February 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // ONTARIO – HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Ottawa, Ontario. 

The franchise location opened last month, and is owned and operated by Salman Athar. Salman has a strong background in business operations, customer service, and process-driven environments. Over the years, he has developed a solid understanding of operations, scheduling, quality control, and client relationship management. In his free time, Salman enjoys staying active, spending time with family, and learning about business, technology, and operations.

“As someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is committed to continuous learning and improvement, I felt that now was the time to go into business for myself with a reputable service brand,” said Salman Athar, owner of HOODZ of Ottawa. “HOODZ immediately stood out to me as a promising business opportunity due to its strong reputation, proven business model, and emphasis on operational standards and support. I was also drawn to the idea of providing essential services while building a business that serves the local community and creates long-term value. As my team and I begin providing reliable kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance services throughout Ottawa, Kingston, Carleton Place, and the surrounding areas, I look forward to becoming a trusted local service provider known for reliability, responsiveness, and high standards.”

Nathan Willard, President of HOODZ, is committed to honoring the brand’s focus on keeping customers’ kitchen exhaust systems fully compliant with local regulations and fire safety codes: “HOODZ is seeing an increase in demand for overall commercial cooking, driven by the rise of eating out and food delivery platforms. With that comes a great deal of grease vapors released into the kitchen exhaust system. As Salman and his team begin providing professional and reliable service across their community, the HOODZ team looks forward to hearing about all the great work they will accomplish.”

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