The Maids vs The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Maids Franchise
The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
Investment $64,100 - $154,300$35,000 - $80,050
Franchise Fee $12,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 3.9-6.9%2.5% - 6%
Advertising Fee 2%$750+/mo.
Year Founded 19792003
Year Franchised 19802013
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Maids Franchise
The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Management skills & people skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Maids Franchise
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. 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
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. 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 On-The-Job Training: 3 days Classroom Training: 4 days Additional Training: Ongoing training as needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Template s 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)

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 20

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Maids Franchise
    The Boardwalk Cleaning Co. Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 The Boardwalk Cleaning Co.

    "Residential
    When you choose to do business with The Boardwalk Cleaning Co., you are partnering with a company who cares and who are constantly looking for improvement in every area of our business.


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