Sparkle Wash vs The Maids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
The Maids Franchise
Investment $65,950 - $128,450$64,100 - $154,300
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$12,500
Royalty Fee 6%3.9-6.9%
Advertising Fee $50/mo.2%
Year Founded 19651979
Year Franchised 19671980
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
The Maids Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Management skills & people skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Maids Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Maids Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Available We provide extensive training including seven weeks of pre-training, 10 days of classroom and field training and three days in the franchisee's market conducting The Maids Power Training
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 68% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Maids Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Sparkle Wash

    SparkleWash was founded in 1965 and began franchising in 1967. SparkleWash is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. It provides power washing services for transportation, residential, industrial and commercial customers. SparkleWash is the world's leading power wash company. We are an international franchise network specializing in cleaning, restoring, and preserving anything, anywhere, and anytime! We are the only power wash ranked by Entrepreneur and Franchise Times magazines. SparkleWash provides you with the security of knowing that when your local franchisee tackles your job, he or she has the complete support of our entire worldwide technical support network behind him.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SparkleWash International franchise is $85,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $113,450.00 (van mounted) for an exclusive franchise and $100,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $128,450.00 (van mounted) for a non-exclusive franchise.
    The total amount payable to the franchisor and/or its affiliates is $65,950 (trailer mounted) - $95,950.00 (van mounted). This includes the $20,000.00 franchise fee and the $45,950.00 (trailer mounted) - $75,950.00 (van mounted) equipment cost that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in Asia, Canada, Middle East and Philippines    
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee


    About The Maids

    In 1979, Daniel J. Bishop opened the first The Maids Home Services office in Omaha, Nebraska. His goal was to address the increasing trend of busy, dual-income families who were hiring outside help to do work in and around the home. Today, The Maids Home Services serves more than 800 markets in the United States and Canada and continues to grow more each year. Thanks to its unique 22-step Healthy Touch deep-cleaning system and state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, The Maids Home Services is a leader in house cleaning services, one of the fastest growing industries in North America.

    Join the franchise that Entrepreneur magazine has ranked No. 1 in the residential cleaning industry. Our franchisees have been the key to making The Maids the quality leader in residential cleaning, and in turn we offer them the potential to make it big

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee


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