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MaidPro
180 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114


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Business Description

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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

82

98.8%
Company-Owned Units:11.2%
 
Total Operating Units:
83
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:83100%In 28 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
83
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California6
2. Florida11
3. Massachusetts7

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:$15-40K
Total Investment:$60-100K
Average Total Investment:$60K
 
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

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
 
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
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 20
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
 
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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