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MaidPro
 

MaidPro is setting the trend in the home and office cleaning industry. MaidPro has a contemporary approach to this high-growth service. With unmatched graphic design and marketing, a completely paperless office and the ability for clients to request service on the Internet, MAIDPRO's franchisees have become successful in running a larger business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1991

Franchising Since:

  1997

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:120 99.2%  
Company-Owned Units:1 0.8%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:121 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:113 99.1% In 33 States
Canada:1 0.9% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:114 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Florida11
2. Massachusetts9
3. California6

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$18K
Total Investment:$18-100K
Average Total Investment:$59K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$7.9K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:3.5-6.5%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   15 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   500-1,500

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront

Other Sites:

   Office Bldg.

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:22
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Onsite - Boston, MA1 Week
2. Self-Study6 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:8
Asian-American:5
Hispanic:3
Native American:0
Other:1
Specific Minority:Managerial Training, Mentoring

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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