The Maids vs Messy Maid Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Maids Franchise
Messy Maid Franchise
Investment $64,100 - $154,300$15,001 - $25,000
Franchise Fee $12,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 3.9-6.9%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19792010
Year Franchised 19802011
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Maids Franchise
Messy Maid Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Management skills & people skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Maids Franchise
    Messy Maid 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
    Messy Maid 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
    Messy Maid Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion YesYes
    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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    #51 in Franchise 500 for 2021.







    About Messy Maid

    With the Corporate Office located just North of Toronto, Ontario, Messy Maid has more than 30 years of quality cleaning services' experience in the industry.

    Whether it is residential cleaning, office cleaning or commercial cleaning you can rest assured that MESSY MAID will keep any business with you strictly confidential. We offer daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, seasonal or even one time services.

    Our exhaustive house cleaning checklist includes ALL housekeeping services from oven cleaning to garage cleaning.

    Our cleaning service prices are competitive in all markets. Contact us for a free estimate for your specific cost of maid service.

    All of our employees are Bonded and Insured. We offer direct billing for Insurance Claims and Veteran Affairs Canada Identification Cards are accepted.

    The cleaning industry is booming more and more as fewer people have time to tackle the everyday chores. If you are passionate about being self-employed and running your own company with minimal start-up costs then this opportunity is definitely for you.