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Maid Brigade
4 Concourse Pkwy., # 200
Atlanta, GA 30328-5397


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Business Description

Developing, owning and running a business shouldn't be a job. It should be a passion. At Maid Brigade, we pride ourselves on making sure it's so. Providing professional home cleaning with a focus on "Customers for Life," Maid Brigade franchisees are part of a company that is acutely focused on success and growth.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

422

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
422
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:7358.4%In 36 States
Canada:5040%In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:21.6%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
125
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California46
2. Texas21
3. Virginia39

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Cash Investment:$34.5K+
Total Investment:$87K+
Average Total Investment:$120K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$29.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$29K
On-Going Royalty:3.5-6.9%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 700-1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront

Other Sites: Office/Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 13
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Atlanta, GA; at another MB location5 Days; 5 Days
2. On-Site Week of Opening5 Days
3. Follow-Up Visit3 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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