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Maid Brigade Services

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Maid Brigade Services system.

Maid Brigade Services
4 Concourse Pkwy., # 200
Atlanta, GA 30328-5397
800#: (800) 722-6243 + 102
Tel: (770) 551-9630
Fax: (770) 391-9092
E-mail: franrec@maidbrigade.com
Web Site: www.maidbrigade.com
Contact: Ms. Donna Bohn, VP Franchise Development


Developing, owning and running a business shouldn't be a job. It should be a passion. At MAID BRIGADE, we pride ourselves in making sure it's so. Providing professional home cleaning with a focus on 'Customers for Life,' MAID BRIGADE franchisees are part of a company that is acutely focused on success and growth.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 397
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 399

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 36 States, 7 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 46 in CA, 39 in VA, 21 in TX

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 15 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 700-1,200 SF; HB, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $104K+
Total Investment: $104K+
Average Total Investment: $104K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees
>Franchise: $19.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: 6.9-3.9%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 13
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days in Atlanta, GA; 6 Days On-Site Week of Opening; Training DVDs/Manuals/Webinars; Annual Convention.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. 4 Day Mentoring Program.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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