Clean First Time vs Merry Maids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clean First Time Franchise
Merry Maids Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $150,000$89,619 - $125,023
Franchise Fee $12,000 - $150,000$37,500 - $51,500
Royalty Fee 7%5-7%
Advertising Fee -1.3%
Year Founded 20031979
Year Franchised 20041980
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clean First Time Franchise
Merry Maids Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Merry Maids Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoYes/No
    Inventory Yes/NoYes/No
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Merry Maids 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)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    Merry Maids Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Clean First Time

    Introducing a franchise opportunity that gives you incredible freedom and potential. You'll work on weekdays, no more nights and weekends. The initial investment can be small. And best of all, you'll be able to take control of your life. We'll work with you and show you everything you need to know. Realize your dream by owning a Clean First Time franchise. At Clean First Time, our goal is to make our franchisees experts in the cleaning industry. We teach you how to operate and manage your business and you never clean! You'll learn all the ins and outs of the business, from billing and scheduling to finding, training and managing employees. Our franchisees benefit from a complete turnkey package that includes contracts, equipment and cleaning chemicals, software, office supplies, signs and logos, uniforms for your employees, and an advertising package, all at no additional charge.

    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.