Established
1979
Franchise Units
400
Minimum Investment
$50,000
Franchise Fee
$37,500
Total Investment Range
$125,000
Home Based
No
Description
Merry Maids is a trusted leader in residential cleaning services across the United States. With a mission to give customers back their time, Merry Maids offers tailored, professional home cleaning solutions. As a franchisee, you benefit from a well-established brand, proven systems, and strong support to build a scalable and recurring revenue business in your local community.
Background
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Merry Maids is a part of the ServiceMaster Brands family, which includes other major names in residential and commercial services. With over 40 years of industry experience and a recognized brand, Merry Maids has built a reputation based on trust, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Today, the franchise operates hundreds of locations across the U.S., making it one of the most recognized names in the cleaning industry.
Support Training
Merry Maids provides comprehensive support to help you grow and manage your business:
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Initial Training: Hands-on training at headquarters and in-field coaching.
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Ongoing Support: Marketing assistance, operations support, and business coaching.
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Technology Tools: Access to proprietary scheduling, CRM, and billing systems.
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Marketing Resources: National advertising, local marketing toolkits, and online reputation management.
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Peer Network: Benefit from a large community of franchisees for idea-sharing and support.
Ideal Candidate
Merry Maids is looking for motivated entrepreneurs with strong leadership and communication skills. You don’t need prior experience in cleaning services; however, ideal candidates should:
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Have a passion for service and customer care.
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Be comfortable managing a team.
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Be goal-oriented and financially driven.
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Be ready to follow a proven system.
Financial Detail
Total Investment Range: $89,000 – $125,000
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Minimum Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
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Franchise Fee: $37,500
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Royalty Fee: 6% of gross revenue
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Ad Fund Fee: 2%
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Franchise Units (USA): 400+
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Business Model: Scalable, recurring revenue, service-based
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Established: 1979