Emerging B2B service franchise focuses on enhancements to sustainable fire safety protocols to protect Charlotte’s booming culinary scene
Kitchen Guard, the premier provider of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services (KEC), announced today its expansion into Charlotte under the leadership of new franchise owner Matthew Ord. This growth underscores Kitchen Guard’s commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of commercial kitchens through professional and comprehensive exhaust cleaning services.
Kitchen Guard offers an extensive array of cleaning services that deliver value and protection beyond compliance and with a level of professionalism uncommon in the industry. Unlike other providers, Kitchen Guard adheres to the highest standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ensuring that every commercial kitchen it serves is clean, safe from fire hazards and compliant to all local, state and federal regulations. This distinction is crucial for restaurant owners and kitchen operators seeking to protect their investments and maintain a secure environment for both employees and patrons.
Ord brings a unique blend of personal passion and professional expertise to his new business venture having spent the past 25 years marketing in the financial services sector with several global asset management firms, most of which was spent developing business-to-business (B2B) programs and value while simplifying complex products and investment strategies. The son of a firefighter, Ord is well-versed in the damage and destruction caused by grease fires, which is among the top causes of commercial kitchen and restaurant fires across the nation.
“Through my father, I had a frontline account of the importance of fire life safety,” said Ord. ”I remember him saying grease fires were the scariest. The worst. Our goal is to not just sell services, but be a consultative partner in safety, helping local restaurateurs and operators maintain the highest level of integrity when it comes to their commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning operations. Kitchen Guard of Charlotte offers that.”
For the past 25 years, Matthew thrived in financial services marketing, working with some of the largest global asset management firms with a focus on building connections and simplifying complex systems. With Kitchen Guard, his expertise continues.
“I never thought my journey would take such a turn, but here I am, ready to serve and make a difference for restaurant owners, chefs, and kitchen managers in the Charlotte metro area,: added Matthew.
Because of his upbringing, Ord outlined the importance of showcasing the specialized skills and B2B experience of his team, which he plans to build from the veteran and first responder community. He highlights that consistency with a highly technical skill set required by Kitchen Guard standards and its adherence to Fire safety stands is a key differentiator that sets his business apart from others.
Kitchen Guard’s entry into the Charlotte metro market marks an essential milestone in the company’s mission to elevate the standards of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning. With Ord at the helm, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, entertainment venues, and educational institutions in the Charlotte metro area can look forward to a new level of professionalism, consistency, and safety in their kitchen operations.
For more information about Kitchen Guard of Charlotte and its services, please contact Matthew Ord at 704.230.4943 or by email at mord@kitchenguard.com.
