The Maids Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2026 FDD)
- All fees and payments are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated.
1. Initial Franchise Fee: $60,000
- The Initial Franchise Fee must be paid when you sign the Franchise Agreement and will be deemed to have been fully earned by The Maids and non-refundable when paid.
- If you qualify and elect to purchase additional Territories after you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will be required to pay the additional Initial Franchise Fee for that Territory. To be eligible to purchase an additional contiguous Territory, you must not be in breach or default of any agreement with The Maids, and you must meet its then-current criteria for expansion. Any additional Territories to be purchased are subject to final approval by The Maids.
- As described in Item 12 of the Disclosure Document, your Designated Market Area will consist of one or more Territories and will range in size depending on the number of Territories. Your Designated Market Area will be largely based on current Zip Code boundaries.
2. SMART Start Package: $19,900
- No later than 30 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay to The Maids $19,900 for the SMART Start Package necessary to commence operation of your The Maids Business.
- The SMART Start Package, as further described in Item 5 and the Operations Manual, includes cleaning solvents, cleaning supplies and consumables, uniforms and other branded apparel, vacuums and other equipment. The Maids may change the items included in the SMART Start Package from time to time to reflect the needs of The Maids Business, including but not limited to, changes in suppliers and/or product specifications.
- The SMART Start Package will be deemed to have been fully earned by The Maids and non-refundable when paid.
- If, after signing the Franchise Agreement for your first The Maids Business, you purchase an additional contiguous Territory, you will not be required to purchase an additional SMART Start Package.
3. Grand Opening Marketing: $5,000
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- You will not be required to expend additional amounts on Grand Opening Marketing if, after signing the Franchise Agreement for your first Territory, you purchase an additional contiguous Territory or Territories.
4. Office Security Deposit: $0 to $2,150
5. Office Fixtures, Decorating, and Furniture: $500 to $2,000
6. Auto Down Payments or Lease Payments and Paint or Wrap Installation: $1,800 to $4,500
7. Telephone, Internet, and Computer Systems: $900 to $1,800
- You are required to purchase and use a telephone and computer hardware and software, including desktops or laptops and internet connections, that meet The Maids’ standards and specifications.
8. Insurance Deposit: $2,200 to $3,200
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10. Start-Up Professional Services: $500 to $1,500
11. Wages, Travel, and Living Expenses During SMART Start Training: $1,040 to $4,650
- You must attend and successfully complete The Maids’ SMART Start Training Program which is described in Item 11 of the Disclosure Document.
- You are responsible for all wages, fringe benefits, payroll taxes, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation insurance, travel costs, lodging, food, automobile rental, and other expenses incurred for all persons attending The Maids’ SMART Start Training Program.
- This Wage, Travel, and Living Expenses During SMART Start Training estimate does not include any Franchisee compensation or payroll costs.
12. Additional Funds for 3 Months: $24,880 to $34,500
- This additional funds estimate does not include the Continuing License Fees, Marketing Fund Fees, or the Technology Innovation Fund Fees you must pay to The Maids. This additional funds estimate does not include Franchisee compensation or personal living expenses needed by you and your family.
- These estimates are based on The Maids’ years of experience in franchising and operating The Maids Business, and are derived primarily from information which franchisees provide to The Maids.
13. Total: $117,720 to $141,200
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Colin started as a team member at 21 and now owns 6 locations in Tampa Bay. Lisa came from marketing and built 21 in San Diego. The most successful multi-unit owners move early and secure markets with room to grow. Use our free tool to search multiple ZIP codes and find franchises where you can still stack locations, before someone else does.- Your estimated initial investment and other estimates in the Disclosure Document do not take into account any debt service, ongoing working capital financing, accounts receivable financing, or other related costs.
- Since costs to begin operating a The Maids Business can vary with each franchise (particularly if you are purchasing an existing The Maids Business), The Maids strongly recommends that you:
- (1) obtain, before purchasing a The Maids franchise or making other commitments, independent estimates from third-party vendors and your accountant of the costs which would apply to the establishment and operation of a The Maids Business,
- (2) discuss with current and past The Maids franchisees their economic experiences (including initial investment and appropriate reserve funds) in opening and operating a The Maids Business, and
- (3) evaluate carefully the adequacy of your total financial reserves with an accountant or other professional financial advisor.
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