Cleaning Franchise FAQs

With over 40 years in business, MaidPro stands out as a cleaning franchise opportunity that makes business ownership approachable, flexible, and rewarding. Our model combines low start-up costs, multiple revenue streams, and a recurring revenue system, giving you a clear path to financial success.

We're also proud to have one of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the industry, a testament to the quality and care we deliver every day. As a franchisee, you'll have the freedom to grow your business at your own pace, all while being supported by a nationally recognized and trusted brand.

Starting a MaidPro franchise requires an investment ranging from $109,860 - $158,650 USD in the U.S., and $125,650 - $143,350 CAD in Canada, including the franchise fee and initial setup costs. Thanks to our proven business model and built-in sales and marketing systems, many franchisees achieve their income goals while scaling their businesses at their own pace.

We're with you every step of the way. From day one, you'll have access to industry-leading training, one-on-one business coaching, and expert marketing designed to generate leads and build your customer base. Our National Call Center takes care of customer inquiries and scheduling, freeing you up to focus on what matters most, growing your business. With MaidPro, you're never alone; you're part of a team that's fully invested in your success.

Not at all. MaidPro is designed for ambitious individuals who want to lead, grow, and succeed. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or looking to pivot careers, we'll give you the tools, training, and step-by-step support you need to be successful.

MaidPro offers a comprehensive, phased onboarding process designed to launch your business successfully. The training journey takes approximately 200 hours and is divided into phases, each focusing on key aspects like financial setup, marketing, operations, and recruiting. Along the way, you'll celebrate important milestones like completing operational training and hiring your first PROs. With personalized support from our team, you'll be fully prepared to launch your MaidPro franchise with confidence!

It all starts with a simple conversation. Fill out the form below to connect with our franchise development team. We'll answer your questions, learn more about your goals, and help you explore if MaidPro is the right fit for your future.

Yes.There are multiple ways to fund a MaidPro franchise, and the right approach depends on your individual financial situation. We are proud to share that MaidPro is U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved and on the SBA registry. In addition to SBA, we have financing options available through 3rd party relationships that work with ROBS (401(k) rollover) to invest retirement funds without early withdrawal penalties, HELOCs, and unsecured loans. As you go through our process, our Franchise Development Manager will work with you, connect you with a lender to identify all of the different options that are applicable to you, and ultimately allow you to choose the path that best fits your needs.

As a MaidPro franchise owner, your core responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training residential cleaning technicians
• Scheduling and dispatching cleaning crews using MaidPro's proprietary software
• Customer acquisition and retention via local marketing, referrals, and follow-up
• Quality control, ensuring service standards are met on every visit
• Managing financials, including payroll, expenses, and revenue tracking

Most franchisees operate from a small office, keeping overhead low. The model is built for scalability—as your team grows, your role increasingly shifts from hands-on management to strategic oversight.

MaidPro grants each franchisee a protected territory based on household density, typically encompassing 45,000 qualifying households with incomes greater than $100,000.. You are the only MaidPro franchisee permitted to market within your territory, protecting your customer base and marketing investment. Territories are defined before signing using demographic data, ensuring your market has sufficient demand to support a growing cleaning business.

Support doesn't end at launch. MaidPro franchisees receive:

• A dedicated franchise business coach to help improve profit and operations
• Access to the MaidPro franchisee network with hundreds of fellow owners to learn from
• National and local marketing campaigns and co-op advertising support to acquire quality customers
• Ongoing technology updates to the scheduling and operations platform
• Regional meetings for training and networking

MaidPro's franchise system is built on the principle that franchisee success directly drives brand success, so corporate support is a genuine, ongoing investment, not just a post-sale formality.

Yes. MaidPro actively supports multi-unit franchise ownership. Many of MaidPro's most successful franchisees began with a single territory and expanded to two, three, or more adjacent territories over time. Multi-territory ownership amplifies your operational infrastructure—the same office, management team, and systems can often support additional territories with relatively modest incremental investment. MaidPro offers multi-unit discounts on franchise fees to incentivize expansion-minded owners.

The home cleaning industry is widely regarded as recession-resilient, though not entirely immune to economic downturns. During recessions, some customers reduce cleaning frequency rather than canceling service altogether, softening the impact compared to discretionary spending categories like travel or dining. More importantly, long-term demand fundamentals are exceptionally strong: dual-income households are growing, the population is aging (creating demand for cleaning assistance), and consumers increasingly value their time over household tasks. The residential cleaning market in the U.S. is projected to continue growing well into the 2030s.

Yes. MaidPro is a proud participant in the VetFran program and offers 20% off of the initial franchise fee for qualifying U.S. military veterans. Veterans are among MaidPro's most successful franchisees—the discipline, leadership and systems-oriented thinking developed in military service translates directly into running a MaidPro franchise. If you are a veteran or active-duty service member transitioning to civilian life, ask about MaidPro's veteran franchise program specifically.

The first step is to fill out our inquiry form or call (888) 807-4230 to speak with the franchise development team. From there, you'll receive more information, have the opportunity to review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and schedule discovery calls to learn whether MaidPro is the right fit for your goals.

The process is designed to be transparent and collaborative; MaidPro wants to make sure the partnership is right for both sides before moving forward.