The Maids vs Adele Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Maids Franchise
Adele Franchise
Investment $64,100 - $154,300$50,001 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $12,500$17,555 - $180,000
Royalty Fee 3.9-6.9%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19791994
Year Franchised 19801999
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Maids Franchise
Adele Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Management skills & people skills
    		•  You are ambitious. You want to realize your dream of being your own boss and the owner of your own enterprise. You don�t have all of the required knowledge and know-how to start, and stay, in business alone. You are not familiar with, or don�t want to care for, the necessary accounting tasks. You have manual skill and dexterity and you appreciate light physical work. You have the dream of being able to manage your own work schedule according to your preference and/or family obligations. You are looking for a daytime job on weekdays only.

    Financing Options
     
    The Maids Franchise
    Adele Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Maids Franchise
    Adele 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Maids Franchise
    Adele Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    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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    About Adele

    Adele, the undisputed leader in their industry, is now offering you multiple opportunities In a continuously growing market with as much potential as residential housekeeping, choosing the right franchisor is critical to your success. The strategic positioning, reputation, brand awareness and comprehensive expertise of the franchisor must be a priority for your consideration in order to ensure the most profitable choice you can make. Just like no fast food hamburger restaurant can do as much business as a franchisee of a national franchise brand, an independent housekeeping service cannot earn as much money as an Adele franchisee. A capacity for generating profits exceeding by far the possibilities of another person working as an independent A strong brand name which defines the industry standard Joining your forces with the market leader in a rapidly growing market Comprehensive training for every aspect of effectively managing your own enterprise Protected territories Regular, constant monitoring from the management team for all aspects key to the success of your enterprise A strong resale value for your enterprise Deluxe lettering for your vehicle identifying your very own Adele franchise Adele's own prestigious signature Exclusively distinctive Adele's prestigious signature No prospecting and no solicitation by you Your clientele's instant trust gained by Adele's well-earned reputation