AGSI Industry Market &
Trend Analysis

The definitive benchmark for the professional outdoor kitchen service sector.

Why This Report Exists

The U.S. grill service industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Faced with rising equipment complexity, increasing liability exposure, and a fragmented workforce, the sector lacks uniform technical standards.

This report provides an independent, trade-level analysis to serve as a baseline for professionalization. It addresses the critical need for a shared taxonomy and verified competency in a market previously defined by informality.

Report Scope

Market Dynamics

Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Premium service growth trajectory
Fragmentation & consolidation signals

Safety & Risk

Failure physics of modern appliances
Ignition risk & grease fires
NFIRS-linked incident analysis

Professionalization

Workforce competency gaps
Documentation & verification needs
Certification as industry infrastructure

Key Findings & Figures

Figure 1: Global Market Value ($24.45B)

Figure 2: Highly Fragmented Market (HHI < 1000)

Figure 3: NFIRS Risk Mapping to Mitigation Protocols

Figure 4: The Professionalization Inflection Point

AGSI Technical Taxonomy

Aesthetic Cleaning

Surface-level restoration focused on visual appeal. Does not address internal mechanical function or safety.

Mechanical Integrity

Verification that components (burners, igniters, valves) are operating within manufacturer specifications.

Safety Compliance

Leak detection, ventilation verification, and clearance-to-combustible checks. Critical for liability management.

The Professionalization Thesis

Informal trades evolve into standardized professions when the risk of failure exceeds the consumer's ability to evaluate quality. We have seen this in the chimney sweep industry, HVAC, and electrical work.

"Grill service is at the exact historical inflection point where 'handyman' logic fails and technical standards become a requirement for insurance and safety."

This report outlines why certification is not just a marketing tool, but the necessary infrastructure for a maturing industry.

Recommended Citation

American Grill Service Institute (AGSI).
AGSI Industry Market & Trend Analysis: The Definitive Benchmark for the Professional Outdoor Kitchen Service Sector.
AGSI, 2026.
https://www.agsinstitute.org/s/agsi-grill-cleaning-grill-service-industry-market-trend-analysis.pdf

Table of Contents Preview

01. Executive Foundations & Taxonomy
02. Market Structure & K-Shaped Dynamics
03. Failure Physics & Regulatory Inconsistency
04. Workforce Competency Gaps
05. Certification & The Professionalization Arc

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