Who decides
Grease trap pumping is contracted by the restaurant operator. Multi-location groups often use one provider across a region, chosen by operations or facilities at the head office.
Where to focus
Many Texas cities run grease (FOG) programs that require regular pumping and keep records of it, so every location is a recurring account. Rank groups by locations in your service area and watch new openings.
Vendor approval
Restaurant groups usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a W-9 before a first job. Franchisees may also have to follow the brand's approved-supplier rules.
Timing
Year-round, on a pumping schedule set by the city and the trap's size.
Biggest single decisions in Texas
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Locations | HQ city |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Corporation | 1,039 | Seattle |
| Aramark group (Aramark Educational Services, LLC) | 556 | Philadelphia |
| Panda Express, Inc. | 325 | Rosemead |
| Whataburger Restaurants LLC | 243 | San Antonio |
| Ayvaz Pizza, LLC | 230 | Sugar Land |
| Cabana group (Texas Taco Cabana, L.P.) | 208 | San Antonio |
| Foods, LTD. | 204 | Georgetown |
| Brinker group (Brinker Texas, Inc.) | 157 | Coppell |
| Z & H Foods, Inc. | 154 | Sugar Land |
| KK Corp Restaurants LLC | 146 | Houston |
Grease trap service guides by metro
Questions from grease trap and interceptor service companies
How do grease trap and interceptor service companies get contracts at Texas restaurant locations and hotels?
Grease trap pumping is contracted by the restaurant operator. Multi-location groups often use one provider across a region, chosen by operations or facilities at the head office.
How many locations could a grease trap service company serve in Texas?
28,472 restaurant locations, 7,255 hotels (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Texas restaurants buy grease trap service?
Year-round, on a pumping schedule set by the city and the trap's size.