THE SEALS is a B2B field-service franchise specializing in the replacement and repair of commercial kitchen refrigerator and freezer door gaskets, oven seals, and cutting boards. The model is designed for simplicity, profitability, and essential recurring service in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

THE SEALS was founded in 2019 and launched its franchise program to provide localized, mobile service to the commercial kitchen maintenance market. The company fills a niche with low competition and leverages recurring customer needs in restaurants, schools, and institutional kitchens.

THE SEALS is built around the concept of low-overhead, mobile, essential service. With recession-resistant demand and an efficient business model, the brand appeals to operators looking for predictable B2B work.

• Specializes in sealing replacement, gasket repair, and cutting board resurfacing
• Serves restaurants, hospitals, schools, food production facilities
• Positions as a must-have maintenance partner for health code compliance
• Known for fast response, minimal inventory, and recurring service intervals

Startup costs include vehicle setup, initial tools, branded materials, and working capital.

Territories are available throughout the U.S. and expanding actively in underserved markets.

• Domestic U.S. franchise availability
• Protected service areas assigned by ZIP code or metro
• Mobile model enables dense market penetration

Franchisees receive comprehensive operational and technical training along with branding support.

• 3-week training program (remote, on-site in Charlotte, and in-territory)
• Branded vehicle wrap, uniform package, and starter kits
• CRM and scheduling software included
• Ongoing mentorship and business coaching

Revenue comes from B2B service contracts, routine gasket replacement, and kitchen equipment upkeep.

• High-margin services due to technical simplicity and low cost of goods
• Breakeven often reached within first 6-12 months
• Earnings potential increases with technician team scale and recurring clients
• Low overhead model enables rapid ROI
• Growing demand due to increased health code enforcement

Ideal owners are organized, dependable, and motivated to build local business relationships.

• Comfort with technical hands-on work or managing service techs
• Ability to market to restaurants and facility managers
• Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to service consistency

THE SEALS provides an affordable entry into an essential, niche service business with strong repeat demand.

• Home-based business with minimal staffing
• In-demand service for health inspection compliance
• Simple operating model without retail overhead
• Scalable with additional vehicles or technicians

Owners must be willing to manage mobile fieldwork and establish B2B customer pipelines.

• Requires direct service or hiring of technicians
• Initial local market education may be necessary
• Managing time-sensitive repairs and scheduling routes
• No passive/absentee ownership option

THE SEALS is an accessible franchise with recurring demand and strong unit economics. It's ideal for operators seeking a mobile, low-overhead, essential service business with the support of a growing brand.