Bar-B-Clean: Revolutionizing the Grill Cleaning Industry

Bar-B-Clean is a franchise specializing in the professional cleaning and maintenance of outdoor grills, with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, and performance. Established in 2011 and based in the United States, the brand has built a reputation for delivering pristine results through its advanced cleaning techniques.

The company has grown steadily since its launch, extending its reach across multiple markets. Its proprietary steam-cleaning and degreasing methods ensure grills are left thoroughly sanitized and “clean to the touch” on both the interior and exterior surfaces.

Soon after its founding, Bar-B-Clean opened its doors to franchising, offering driven entrepreneurs the chance to introduce its specialized services to their local areas.

What sets Bar-B-Clean apart is its all-inclusive approach to grill care. In addition to deep cleaning, the brand provides repair services, replacement parts, grill polishing, and even the sale of new units, making it a one-stop solution for grill owners.

Training

Bar-B-Clean provides a structured training program to ensure its franchisees are prepared to operate their business effectively. Here is an overview of the training programs offered:

1. Initial Training Program
   The franchisor provides initial training at no cost for one person—typically the franchisee or a designated owner—within two months of the franchise agreement’s effective date. This training must be completed to the franchisor’s satisfaction before opening the business. Additional attendees must pay a daily fee, and all participants are responsible for their own travel and living expenses.
2. On-Site Training
   Franchisees can request on-site training at their business location, subject to the franchisor's approval. If granted, the franchisee must cover all related costs including the training fee (currently $500 per day per attendee), plus travel, meals, and lodging for the trainer.
3. Ongoing and Refresher Training
   Bar-B-Clean may require franchisees, designated managers, and employees to attend periodic refresher or additional training sessions. These may be mandatory or optional and are meant to reinforce operational standards or address performance issues. Remedial training may also be required if a franchise is found non-compliant during inspections.
4. Annual Conventions
   The franchisor may host mandatory national or regional conventions, where operational and business matters are discussed. Franchisees must attend these events and cover all related costs including any attendance fees, lodging, and travel.
5. Employee Training Support
   While Bar-B-Clean does not provide full-scale operations training for employees or contractors, it may offer limited instruction on brand standards and the franchise system. Franchisees are responsible for all daily operational training of their staff.

Territory Protection

Bar-B-Clean grants franchisees an exclusive territory as part of the franchise agreement. This means the franchisor will not establish or authorize others to operate another Bar-B-Clean business within the franchisee’s defined area during the term of the agreement.

Typically, a standard territory includes up to 75,000 households with incomes over $60,000, though this can vary based on population density and other demographic factors.

However, the territory protection is limited in scope. While no other franchise locations can be established within the protected territory, the franchisor retains the right to conduct multi-area marketing, solicit customers, and even acquire competing businesses in that territory—so long as those entities do not operate under the Bar-B-Clean name.