HOODZ Comes to New Jersey With New Franchise Location Opening

July 14, 2026 // Franchising.com // NEW JERSEY – HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Verona, New Jersey. The commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning service is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The franchise location is owned and operated by Brian McCormack. Brian has an extensive background in corporate banking, and has held various operations and leadership positions. While Brian will be handling the business’s daily operations, his wife Olivia will help develop their branding, social media strategy, and marketing efforts as an experienced marketing professional. In his free time, Brian enjoys staying active through CrossFit and spending time with his wife and son.

“When I first started looking into potential franchise opportunities, I knew I wanted to go into business with an established industry leader that’s backed by a proven business model and strong support system,” said Brian McCormack, owner of HOODZ of Hudson and Passaic Counties. “This, combined with the brand’s commitment to providing essential and reliable services that businesses rely on to operate safely, made my decision to franchise with HOODZ fairly simple. As my team and I begin providing top-notch kitchen exhaust cleaning services throughout Hudson County, Passaic County, and the surrounding areas, I look forward to earning the trust of local business owners, growing a company that provides an essential service, and building something that my family can be proud of for years to come.”

HOODZ provides kitchen exhaust cleaning services for restaurant and facility operations, with scheduling and reporting tools to support compliance with local regulations and fire safety codes.

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 throughout the U.S., 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. With our state-of-the-art training and continued focus on quality, HOODZ has positioned itself as a leader and trusted name in the industry. As Brian 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.”

Since its founding in 1972, HOODZ has remained a trusted name and leading authority in kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance. The brand services several industries including facilities within the restaurant, health care, and government fields. Beyond everyday kitchen cleaning and maintenance, HOODZ provides full system inspections to help ensure kitchen exhaust systems fully adhere to all essential local fire codes and regulations. As a customer-first company, HOODZ is committed to providing an expert clean while adhering to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 96) standards.

SOURCE BELFOR Franchise Group

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