Comparison Costs
As you compare MaidPro with the typical house cleaning franchise you'll start to notice a few things. Our fees are usually lower. We tend to be more flexible. We keep things simple. And we almost always offer more. Listed below are general comparisons between the costs of a MaidPro franchise and a typical home cleaning franchise. Make sure to click on the little blue "i" for more detailed information on each topic.
| comparison costs | MaidPro | Typical House
Cleaning Franchise |
|---|---|---|
Initial Franchise Fee
 |
$7,900 | $20,000 |
| Base Territory Fee
|
None | $15,000 + |
| Additional Territory Fee
|
$.85 | $1.00 - $2.00 |
| Qualified Household
|
HHI > $75,000 + | HHI $50,000 + |
| Royalty Fee
|
3.5 - 6.5% | 7% |
| National Marketing Fee
|
1% / Franchisee Vote | 2% / Mandatory |
| Minimum Marketing Spend
|
None | Forced Spend |
| Weekly Owner Workshops
|
Yes | No |
| National Sales Center
|
Yes / Full Service | No / Answering Service |
| Software
|
Proprietary /Web-Based | Third-Party
Vendor/Desktop Software |
| Fleet of Vehicles Requirement
|
None | Forced Spend |
| Number of Staff on Jobs Requirement
|
Flexible | Not Flexible |
| Required Purchase With Franchisor:
Marketing Materials Cleaning Tools Cleaning Chemicals Uniforms |
None | Forced Spend |
| Allow Commercial Cleaning
|
Yes | No |
| Technical/Computer Support | Free | Paid |
| Royalty Billed
|
Monthly | Weekly |
* More detailed MaidPro Cost and Criteria information is available in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Current Cleaning Business Owner Discount
MaidPro is offering qualified cleaning business owners the opportunity to convert their business into a MaidPro franchise at NO cost. Current cleaning business owners are not required to pay the up-front franchise fee or any royalties on current customers. Learn more about how MaidPro can help you grow your business.
Veteran Discount
MaidPro also offers discounted franchise packages for U.S. Veterans making it easier than ever before for former service men and women to join the MaidPro family and own and operate their own home cleaning franchise. The veteran's discount package includes:
- A $3,000 discount on the initial franchise fee
- A $100 invoice credit each month for the life of the ten-year agreement
- Direct financing or financing assistance to enable U.S. veterans to start their MaidPro businesses with practically no cash up front.
- A discount valued at $15,000
This combination of previous experience that we can draw on, a cash-friendly industry, low investment, scalability, a process already in place - it's pretty unique and can give us the ability start small and very quickly to expand, and expand with confidence.
Eduardo Mareovich, St. Johns, FL
The model that they provide you with really creates a fantastic foundation and infrastructure to grow your business from.
Eric Ribeiro, Baltimore, MD
The people here are young. They are excited about the business.
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You really have to meet the people here. You have to come up and see the engagement. I think it makes the difference.
Marc Steiger, Northern Cincinnati
Just having someone a phone call away is huge and it really helps you to make sound decisions. You don't feel alone.
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I converted my cleaning company over to part of the MaidPro organization, and it was the best decision I could have ever made.
Michelle Spitzer, Naples, FL