What it Takes to Become A Cleaning Franchise Owner

If you’re interested in owning a Merry Maids® low-cost cleaning franchise, you are probably wondering what it takes to get started. From a cost and investment perspective, you should have access to about $50,000 cash for the initial investment. Other fees can be financed and are outlined in our latest FDD.

Fill out the form below to speak with our sales representative and get access to our FDD that details all costs and fees to starting your very own Merry Maids franchise.

Keep in mind we offer a 20% discount for military veterans and 10% off for minorities and women. In addition to financial qualifications, we look for all our franchisees to have a dedication to professionalism and a commitment to provide the best residential cleaning experience possible.

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Three owners having a meeting about their low-cost cleaning franchise
$1,023,937*
Average Gross Sales Single-Unit Groups Top Quartile
$3,078,657*
Average Gross Sales Multi-Unit
$94,480
Starting Low Initial Investment

The Investment

Type of Expenditure Amount Method of Payment When Due Who You Pay
Low High
Initial Fee (Full-Sized Territory) $41,500 $51,500 Lump Sum At signing of Franchise Agreement Us
Initial Fee (Mid-Sized Territory) $41,500 $41,500 Lump Sum At signing of Franchise Agreement Us
Initial Fee (Small-Sized Territory) $37,500 $37,500 Lump Sum At signing of Franchise Agreement Us
Travel and Living Expenses During Training $600 $1,500 As incurred During training Vendors
Real Estate and Improvements $2,000 $4,000 As incurred As incurred Vendors
Software and Tablet $900 $2,100 As incurred As incurred Vendors
Office Equipment $5,250 $6,850 Lump Sum As incurred Vendors
Opening Inventory Packing Expenses $300 $600 As incurred As incurred Us
Insurance $3,400 $9,400 As incurred As incurred Vendors
Employee Screening $80 $180 As incurred As incurred Vendors
Telephone Answering Service $50 $300 As incurred As incurred Vendor
Online Marketing Fund Deposit $3,000 $3,000 Lump Sum At signing of Franchise Agreement Us
Miscellaneous Opening Costs $1,400 $10,000 As incurred As incurred Vendors
Professional Fees $5,000 $15,000 As incurred As incurred Lawyers and CPAs
Additional Funds (3 months) $35,000 $40,000 As incurred As incurred Employees, Suppliers, Utilities
Total
Full-Sized Territory $98,480 $144,425
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Mid-Sized $98,480 $134,410
Small-Sized Territory $94,480 $130,410

 

*Based on annual gross sales during the covered period for 12 months ending December 31, 2022 for Merry Maids® Ownership Groups, as stated in the 2023 Merry Maids® Franchise Disclosure Document.

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