Business Description

Distinguished as the number one residential cleaning franchise in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and the Fastest Growing residential cleaning franchise four years running by Entrepreneur magazine, The Maids is the quality leader in the industry. The Maids was founded in 1979 and began franchising in 1980. We currently have 165 Franchise Partners operating over 1,000 territories in the US and Canada. Franchise partners benefit from a time-tested cleaning system and business model based on leading-edge technology. The Maids provides the most comprehensive package of training, support, and exclusive territory in the industry. We provide extensive training, including seven weeks of pre-training and 10 days of classroom and field training. We are in touch and involved with the new franchisee a minimum of 195 days within the first year. With The Maids, you can build a great business and achieve the lifestyle you desire, all with nights, weekends and holidays off. The Maids is looking for individuals to join its franchise system. We are looking for people who want an executive experience. With The Maids you are working ON the business, not IN the business. Our franchise partners are not cleaning homes, and are building their business Monday through Friday- no nights, no weekends, and no holidays. The Maids ideal franchise candidate will have good management and business skills, and most importantly, great people skills.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1980

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1,054	97.6%
Company-Owned Units:	26	2.4%
Total Operating Units:	1,080	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 37 Asian-American: 10 Hispanic: 40 Native American: 0 Other: 58 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Residential cleanin is a booming industry and we encourage anyone to look into buying a THE MAIDS franchise. The staff at THE MAIDS INTERNATIONAL has always been available to assist all prospective franchisees and answer any questions they may have. TMI also provides all training materials in Spanish, as well as English. Our monthly newsletter, The Sweeper, is also translated into Spanish.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1,023 97.2% In 39 States Canada: 30 2.8% In 4 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1,053 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	107
2. Massachusetts	77
3. Texas	78

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$350K
Cash Investment:	$100K-$150K
Total Investment:	$175-$225K
Average Total Investment:	$225K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10K + $.95 per QHH
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	3.9-6.9%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6 to start (maids) Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000 - 1,200

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Warehouse/Light Industrial Space

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	35
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Foundation Training (Pre-Training) Done from Franc	7 weeks
2. Corporate Training - Omaha, NE	9 days
3. Power Training - Franchisee location	2-3 days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 80 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All except Saskatchewan and Quebec Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Maids, The.