Exciting news for commercial kitchens in New Orleans and Southern Louisiana! As featured in Biz New Orleans, Filta New Orleans is transforming the way businesses handle their cooking oil and kitchen maintenance, making operations faster, greener, safer, and cleaner.
Filta New Orleans, under the leadership of franchise owner Trent Carlos, has become an indispensable partner for a wide range of establishments, from high-profile venues like Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center to local restaurants and educational institutions such as Tulane University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Trent Carlos, inspired by the potential for an eco-friendly and operationally efficient oil filtration business that also offered a better work-life balance, launched Filta New Orleans in 2016. Starting with just one truck, the business has experienced exponential growth, now employing around 30 people with plans to expand further. This growth speaks volumes about the value and effectiveness of Filta’s services.
Filta offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the diverse needs of commercial kitchens, all with an emphasis on sustainability and safety:
- FiltaFry: This signature on-site oil filtration service can extend oil life by up to 50% and remove 99% of carbon from fryers.
- FiltaBio: A comprehensive oil recycling service that minimizes waste, ensures environmental safety, and reduces kitchen accidents.
- FiltaGold: Supplying high-quality oil in eco-friendly jugs, eliminating bulky drums for enhanced convenience.
- FiltaClean: Full-scale kitchen cleaning using steam-based techniques to ensure hygiene and regulatory compliance.
- FiltaCool: Implementing humidity control in cold storage to keep ingredients fresh.
- FiltaDrain: Non-toxic probiotic drain maintenance to prevent blockages and odors.
Filta’s impact goes beyond just operational improvements. In 2024 alone, Filta filtered a staggering 640,000 pounds of oil and conserved or recycled over 1.1 million pounds, converting used oil into biodiesel fuel. This significant environmental contribution highlights Filta’s commitment to a greener future.
Trent Carlos takes pride in the positive impact Filta has on his customers and their staff. By taking over the often dangerous and undesirable task of handling hot oil, Filta allows kitchen staff to focus on other crucial tasks. The company’s strong growth, even through challenging times, has enabled the introduction of new services and an expanded reach across Southern Louisiana, with future plans to extend into Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.
Want to learn more about how Filta New Orleans is revolutionizing commercial kitchens? Read the full story on Biz New Orleans.
