Merry Maids vs The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Merry Maids vs The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Merry Maids Franchise
The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
Investment $89,619 - $125,023$35,000 - $80,050
Franchise Fee $37,500 - $51,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 5-7%2.5% - 6%
Advertising Fee 1.3%$750+/mo.
Year Founded 19792003
Year Franchised 19802013
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Merry Maids Franchise
The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Merry Maids Franchise
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Merry Maids Franchise
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
    Training Additional training in Memphis, Tennessee and regional locations On-The-Job Training: 3 days Classroom Training: 4 days Additional Training: Ongoing training as needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media Co-op Advertising Ad Template s National Media Regional Advertising
    Operations 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)

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 20

    Expansion Plans
     
    Merry Maids Franchise
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Merry Maids

    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
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    #62 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #113 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About The Boardwalk Cleaning Co.

    "Residential
    When you choose to do business with The Boardwalk Cleaning Co., you are partnering with a company who cares and who are constantly looking for improvement in every area of our business.


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