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eMaids

eMaids

eMaids franchises the right to operate businesses providing residential and commercial cleaning services, including house cleaning, office cleaning, vacation property cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/out cleaning, post-construction cleaning, and apartment cleaning. Franchisees use the eMaids system, standards, methods, procedures, trademarks, and logos, typically operating from a home or small office with storage for tools and equipment. The business model involves franchising these cleaning operations to serve homeowners, apartment residents, commercial offices, and other customers needing cleaning services.

38locations
$45K–$74K
Since 2014
ServicesDover, DEwww.emaidsinc.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$19,900
Initial Investment
$44,750 – $73,600
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
N/A

6% royalty (2% above $750k gross sales) with $500 monthly minimum

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

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eMaids Franchise Analysis

Residential cleaning franchises promise low barriers and steady demand, but eMaids stands out with its home-based model serving homes, offices, and vacation spots. The 2025 FDD hints at operational realities through location trends and termination stats that buck the industry's expansion vibe. Without Item 19 earnings data, you're left piecing together the financial puzzle—is the single SBA loan a vote of confidence or an outlier in a shrinking system?

Item 7 lays out the initial investment range of $44,750 to $73,600, covering the $19,900 franchise fee plus real estate, equipment, and initial marketing—ideal for a lean, home-operated setup with minimal overhead. Royalty hits 6% on gross sales, dropping to 2% above $750K but with a $500 monthly minimum that keeps cash flow pressure on even slow starters. No Item 19 means no disclosed revenues or profits, forcing buyers to scrutinize alternatives like that one SBA loan averaging $321,300, suggesting some scale-up potential but limited proof across 38 units.

System maturity since 2014 shows cracks: 41 locations in 2023 shrank to 37 in 2024 (-10% growth), with 8 terminations signaling possible churn amid competitive cleaning markets. Projected 7 new units offers hope for rebound, but corporate's 6 locations underscore modest backing. For risk-tolerant operators eyeing $45K entry in services, eMaids delivers branded tools and leads, yet the contraction and data gaps demand aggressive validation before committing.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How eMaids Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 86% of Cleaning Services franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
eMaids
Current
$45K – $74K$20K6.0%38
COVERALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE$18K – $64K$16K5.0%5,669
VCS BUSINESS$14K – $37K$5K6.0%1,914
THE MAIDS$82K – $160K$57K6.9%1,517
Chem-Dry$119K – $265K$36K7.0%1,099
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $170K$55K7.0%802
Cleaning Services Average
78 franchises
$177K – $370K$46K7.1%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 78 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1FL
13
2NJ
3
3NC
3
4PA
3
5GA
3
6OH
3
7VA
2
8CA
2
9AZ
1
10DC
1
11TX
1
12MD
1
13NY
1
14LA
0
15TN
0

+1 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for eMaids franchisees (20242024)

Total Loans
1
Average Loan
$321,300
Total Volume
$0.3M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

1 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
8
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a eMaids franchise ranges from $44,750 to $73,600. This includes a franchise fee of $19,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.