Merry Maids Franchise

Residential cleaning services

Dallen W. Peterson founded Merry Maids in 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska. The public company cleans more than 300,000 homes, apartments and condominiums each month in North America. It has franchises in Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan and the United Kingdom. In 1988 Merry Maids joined the ServiceMaster Quality Service Network, which includes franchise companies AmeriSpec, Terminix and Furniture Medic. Merry Maids is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee   #62 in Franchise 500 for 2020.#113 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

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How much does it cost to open a Merry Maids Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Merry Maids Franchise is between $89,619 - $125,023 . There is an initial franchise fee of $37,500 -$51,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Merry Maids name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $89,619 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $37,500 - $51,500
  • Royalty Fee:
    5-7%
  • Advertising Fee:
    1.30%
  • Term of Agreement:
    5 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment Yes No
Inventory Yes No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training
Additional training in Memphis, Tennessee and regional locations

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Merry Maids Growth History

When did the first Merry Maids open? 1979
When did Merry Maids start Franchising ? 1980

60% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

General business experience Management experience

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How much money you could make as a Merry Maids Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Merry Maids Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

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