Merry Maids

  • Merry Maids Limited Partnership
  • SVM
3839 Forest Hill-Irene Rd.
Memphis, TN 38125
  • (800) 798-8000 / (901) 597-8100
  • (901) 597-8140 (Fax)

MERRY MAIDS is the largest and most recognized company in the home cleaning industry. The company's commitment to training and on-going support is unmatched. MERRY MAIDS is highly ranked as an established and fast growing franchise opportunity according to leading national publications. We offer low investment, cross-selling promotions with our partner companies, research and development and excellent marketing support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1979

Franchising Since: 1980

Operating Units

Franchised Units 1,451 88.7%
Company-Owned Units 184 11.3%
Total Operating Units 1,635 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 1,132 69.2% In 49 States
Canada 70 4.3% In 7 Provinces
International 433 26.5% In 7 Foreign Countries
Total 1,635 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 142
Texas 56
Illinois 54

Registered in the 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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member Yes
Franchisee Association? No
Size of Corporate Staff 65
Site Selection
Assistance
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance No
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Headquarters, Memphis, TN 8 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth Varies
Cash Investment $24-29K
Total Investment $26.4-57.5K
Average Total Investment $42K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $21-29K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 5-7%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 0.25-1%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 12
Space Needs (in square feet) 800 Minimum
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 32
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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