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Updated RecentlyMerry Maids Franchise
Residential cleaning services
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.
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How much does it cost to open a Merry Maids Franchise?
The investment required to open a Merry Maids Franchise is between $89,619-$125,023. There is an initial franchise fee of $37,500-$51,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Merry Maids name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$89,619-$125,023 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$37,500-$51,500 - Royalty Fee:
5-7% - Advertising Fee:
1.3% - Term of Agreement:
5 years
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Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500: #51 (2014), #38 (2013), #66 (2012), #43 (2011), #38 (2010),
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When did Merry Maids start Franchising? 1980
United States: Nationwide
International: Worldwide
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | Yes | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | Yes | No |
| Inventory | Yes | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
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
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)
Business Experience:
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Merry Maids Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Merry Maids
Merry Maids
150 Peabody Pl.
Memphis,
TN
38103-3720