Clean First Time vs The Maids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clean First Time Franchise
The Maids Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $150,000$64,100 - $154,300
Franchise Fee $12,000 - $150,000$12,500
Royalty Fee 7%3.9-6.9%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20031979
Year Franchised 20041980
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    The Maids Franchise
    Training -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 -Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations - 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
     
    Clean First Time Franchise
    The Maids Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 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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