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The Maids

Table of Content
1. Franchise Snapshot
2. Franchise Overview
3. Performance and Metrics
4. Our Take
5. Additional Resources

1. Franchise Snapshot

Franchise Status
Active
Basic Information
Industry
Home & Building Services
Category
Residential Cleaning
Investment Range
$81,720 - $159,700
Total US Locations
1620
Franchise Units
1472
Founding Year
1979
Started Offering Franchises
1980
Management Capacity
Owner Operator
Job Count
17
Prior E2 Investors?
Yes
Prior Visa Franchise Clients?
Yes
Royalty Fee
6%
Marketing Fee
2%
Franchise Fee
$57,000
Headquarters (City, State)
Omaha, NE
Square Footage
N/A - N/A
Retail Location?
No
Agreement Term Length
10 Years
Video

In these videos you will learn about the company firsthand. And they will also tell you in a short form about the financing of the enterprise.

*Information presented in these videos may change over time and may not reflect the most current franchise offering. Prospective franchisees should review the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and consult directly with the franchisor for updated information.

2. Franchise Overview

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Overview

The Maids is a leader in the expanding residential cleaning industry serving tens of thousands of unique customers every week in more than 150 major U.S. and Canadian markets including over 45 states and three Canadian provinces. With available territories across North America, they help create the future people deserve with a residential cleaning franchise. Their amazing franchisees are the key to making The Maids the quality leader in residential cleaning. They work diligently to provide franchisees with industry best systems, technology, training and support, needed to operate a successful residential cleaning franchise.

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Management team / founders

The Maids, founded in 1979, is a leading residential cleaning company in the U.S. and Canada. The Maids is a quality leader among the many cleaning companies in the industry, with more than 180 franchises serving over 90 major U.S. and Canadian cities. The Maids offices can be found in over 40 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. In 1979, Daniel J. Bishop, a self-made entrepreneurial success before the age of 21 with his janitorial company, Bishop Building Services, founded The Maids in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The Maids focused on bringing residential deep cleaning to everyone. With four-person cleaning teams and a recognizable yellow company car, Bishop’s business quickly went national as he began franchising his residential cleaning company one year later. Today, The Maids offers deep cleaning services to over 90 major U.S. and Canadian cities.

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Focus of owner for daily business operations

As a The Maids operator, the main facets of the business entail: 1. Manage day-to-day bookings; 2. Interacting with clients and being the face of the company; 3. Hiring and managing staff; 4. Marketing and advertising locally; 5. Making sure safety standards and protocols are being met

3. Performance & Metrics

Franchisor Fees | Item 6
Franchise Value
Industry Median
All Franchises Median
Royalty Fee
6%
6%
6%
Marketing Fee
2%
2%
2%
Franchise Fee
$57,000
Total Investment Cost | Item 7
Type of Expenditure
Low Amount
High Amount
When due
Initial Territory Fee
$30,000
$84,000
Upon signing Franchise Agreement
SMART Start Package
$19,900
$19,900
Upon signing Franchise Agreement
Office Security Deposit
$0
$2,150
Before opening
Office Fixtures, Decorating & Furniture
$500
$2,000
Before opening
Auto Down Payments or Lease Payments and Paint or Wrap Installation
$1,800
$4,500
Before opening
Telephone and Internet
$900
$1,800
Before opening
Insurance Deposit
$2,200
$3,200
Before opening
Washer and Dryer
$0
$1,500
Before opening
Start-Up Professional Services
$500
$1,500
Before opening
Wages, Travel, and Living Expenses During SMART Start Training
$1,040
$4,650
During training
Additional Funds (3 months)
$24,880
$34,500
Monthly
TOTAL
$81,720
$159,700
Outlets and Franchisee Information | Item 20
Outlet type
Year
Outlets at the start of the year
Outlets at the end of the year
Net change
N/A
2022
1423
1454
+31
Franchised
2023
1454
1493
+39
N/A
2024
1493
1517
+24
N/A
2022
160
152
-8
Company-Owned
2023
152
142
-10
N/A
2024
142
148
+6
N/A
2022
1583
1606
+23
Total Outlets
2023
1606
1635
+29
N/A
2024
1635
1665
+30
Net Unit Growth (Recent year)
Net Unit Growth (Recent 3 years)
Franchise Health Metrics
Growth Rate
1 year / 3 years
Failure Rate
1 year / 3 years
Franchise for Sale Rate
1 year / 3 years
The Maids
1.7% / 7.2%
4.9% / 8.9%
1.7% / 9.2%
Industry median
3.4% / 11.8%
4% / 12.4%
1% / 5.6%
Franchise Health Metrics
Franchise Historical Loan Metrics
10 Year Cumulative Charge Offs by $ of Loans
0.0
10 Year Cumulative Defaults
0.0
3 Year Predicted Default Rate
5,06%
*Please note the information provided here is sourced from Lumos. We do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. For verification, please refer to Lumos directly.
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
Historical financial performance representations
Franchise Financials
Franchisor company financial information, if disclosed by the franchisor.
Litigation & Bankruptcies
% of Franchisees Undergoing Litigation
0
% of Franchisees with Completed Litigation
0
Number of Bankruptcies Disclosed
0
*The litigation information displayed has been reviewed by our Product Development team. Franchises featured on this platform have been thoroughly assessed. However, Visa Franchise strongly recommends consulting with your own legal counsel for further guidance.

4. Our Take

The Maids is an industry leader and one of the most trusted residential cleaning companies in North America. We especially like how well trusted the company is in this industry and the ability one will have to run it as a CEO where they will focus on managing staff and selling services. If one is looking for a strong franchise opportunity in the Cleaning and Maintenance industry, The Maids is the franchise for you!