Business Description

MAID TO PERFECTION � is the only major cleaning franchise that provides access to every residential and commercial service dollar, within an exclusive territory. Ranked #1 for franchisee support/satisfaction in Success Magazine; cited as one of only 15 Great, Low-Investment franchises by Black Enterprise Magazine.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	270	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	270	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 250 92.6% In 22 States Canada: 20 7.4% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 270 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	20
2. Maryland	50
3. Pennsylvania	33

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$55K
Total Investment:	$55K
Average Total Investment:	$55K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	5-7%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 400-800

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Home-based

Other Sites: Commercial Office Lease

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	Contract Preparation
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:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters	3 Days
2. On-Site	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Maid To Perfection.