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Stay ahead of fire codes and protect your business with expert insights from Texas’s trusted hood cleaning and fire safety professionals. From NFPA compliance guides to real-world case studies, find the resources you need to keep your commercial kitchen safe and inspection-ready.
PRESS RELEASE – Bowmar Industrial Services Now Offers Full-Service Fire Protection for Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
Austin, TX – October 13, 2025 – Bowmar Industrial Services, an leading provider of hood cleaning and maintenance in the greater Austin and San Antonio areas since 2019, is excited to announce the expansion of its services to include fire suppression system maintenance...
Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning: A Guide for Restaurant Owners
Running a successful restaurant requires juggling countless responsibilities, from menu development to staff management. Yet one critical aspect that often gets overlooked can make or break your business: commercial kitchen hood cleaning. According to the National...
Why We Walked Away From a $100K Contract
When you're just starting in business, the idea of landing a massive client with a substantial contract can feel like hitting the jackpot. In some industries, they call these customers "Whales." While the big-name brand recognition might seem like a dream come true,...
Hood Cleaning Frequency Guide by Restaurant Type
Grease buildup in commercial kitchen exhaust systems is a serious fire hazard, with failure to clean causing 22% of restaurant fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. To combat this risk, NFPA developed the 96 standard that establishes cleaning...
3 Fire Extinguisher Mistakes That Could Shut Down Your Restaurant
The wrong fire extinguisher mistake can cost you more than just a fine. It could shut down your restaurant. According to the National Fire Protection Association, proper fire extinguisher maintenance and selection are critical for restaurant safety. As a Texas...
Keeping Exhaust Systems Inspection Ready
How Bowmar Industrial Services Ensures 40 Dairy Queen Locations Keep Their Grease at Bay For any restaurant, a compliant and properly functioning kitchen exhaust system isn't just a nicety – it's a non-negotiable. It's about fire safety, air quality, and adherence to...
The Real Cost of Skipping Hood Maintenance
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 8,000 restaurant fires occur annually in the U.S., with cooking equipment involved in 61% of these incidents. Failure to clean remains a leading factor in 22% of restaurant fires. For Texas restaurant...
Certifications
Greasebusters Dealership for Commercial Hood Cleaning Services
United States Academy of Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Specialists
ISO 9001:2008
NFPA 96 Compliant
About US
We service thousands of kitchens in the Greater Austin and San Antonio area of Texas. Bowmar Industrial Services is your local Greasebusters Dealership. Our cleaning technicians are certified USAKE Specialists and stand behind our company values to ensure our clients are delivered the highest quality service they would expect
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