Merry Maids vs bioPURE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Merry Maids Franchise
bioPURE Franchise
Investment $89,619 - $125,023$67,600 - $100,500
Franchise Fee $37,500 - $51,500$38,500
Royalty Fee 5-7%-
Advertising Fee 1.3%-
Year Founded 19792019
Year Franchised 19802019
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Merry Maids Franchise
bioPURE Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Merry Maids Franchise
    bioPURE 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
    bioPURE Franchise
    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-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Merry Maids Franchise
    bioPURE 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 bioPURE

    "BIOPURE

    bioPURE is a leading germ control company that helps you live a safer, healthier and happier life. bioPURE’s monthly service eliminates 99.999% of all germs, viruses, bacteria and allergens where you live, work and visit. Using the most advanced technology, bioPURE successfully eliminates the germs that cause colds, flu, coronavirus (including COVID-19) pneumonia, infections, stomach bugs, asthma irritations, allergic reactions, and other serious and life-threatening diseases and conditions. Our monthly service is extremely safe, baby-friendly, kid-friendly, pet-friendly, plant-friendly, eco-friendly, cost-effective and backed by years of proven science and results.