The Maids
- MAIDS International, Inc.,The
9394 W. Dodge Rd., # 140
Omaha, NE 68114
USA
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(800) 843-6243
/
(402) 558-5555
- (402) 558-4112 (Fax)
Distinguished as the number one residential cleaning franchise in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2014 by Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500, THE MAIDS is the quality leader in the industry. THE MAIDS provides the most comprehensive package of training, support, and exclusive territory in the industry. We provide extensive training, including 7 weeks of pre-training and 9 days of classroom and 4 days of field training. With THE MAIDS, you can build a great business and achieve the lifestyle you desire, all with nights, weekends and holidays off. We are looking for people who want an executive experience. With THE MAIDS, you are working ON the business, not IN the business. THE MAIDS ideal franchise candidate will have good management and business skills, and most importantly, great people skills.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1980
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
1,191 |
94.5% |
| Company-Owned Units |
69 |
5.5% |
| Total Operating Units |
1,260 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
1,228 |
97.5% |
In 41 States
|
| Canada |
32 |
2.5% |
In 4 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
1,260 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
132 |
| Texas |
90 |
| Massachusetts |
84 |
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 |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
35 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
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, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Franchisee Advisory Council |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Foundation Training (Pre-Training) Done from Franc |
7 Weeks |
| Power Training - Franchisee location |
2-3 Days |
| Corporate Training - Omaha, NE |
9 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$250K |
| Cash Investment |
$60-65K |
| Total Investment |
$76.1-164.4K |
| Average Total Investment |
$120K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$12.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
N/A |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
4 to start (maids) |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,000 - 1,200
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Warehouse/Light Industrial Space |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
20 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 20 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
35 |
| USA |
Yes, CA, FL, NY, NY, OH, OK, SC, TX |
| Canada |
Yes, All except SK, QC |
| Overseas |
No |
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