Where to Find Local Businesses That Need Grease Trap Cleaning
If you think only restaurants need grease trap cleaning, you’re leaving money on the table. Lots of commercial kitchens generate fats, oils, and grease (FOG) — and most of them are legally required to manage it.
Top Industries That Use Grease Traps
- Restaurants & Cafes: Obvious — and competitive. Great if you're local.
- Hotels: Many have full-service kitchens and catering operations.
- Food Courts & Malls: Multiple food businesses = multiple traps in one location.
- Hospitals & Nursing Homes: Healthcare kitchens run all day and need regular service.
- Schools & Universities: Especially those with large cafeterias or culinary programs.
- Food Prep Facilities: Commercial prep kitchens, caterers, and commissaries.
- Supermarkets: Some larger grocery stores have deli sections or food bars that require traps.
How to Find These Clients (Fast)
Use business directories like:
Bonus: Visit industrial zones or small business parks in your area — you'd be surprised how many commercial kitchens are hidden in plain sight.
Don’t Limit Yourself to Just Restaurants
When you expand your outreach to non-obvious clients, you increase your odds of closing recurring contracts — often in less crowded markets.
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