MAID BRIGADE

Item 7 lays out the financial entry: franchise fee of $40,700 and total initial investment ranging $119,150 to $147,850, covering vehicles, equipment, initial marketing, and three months' operating expenses. Ongoing fees include a tiered 6.9% royalty (dropping for higher volumes but with weekly minimums), 2% brand/ad fund, and $43 weekly ($186 monthly) technology fees—manageable for a low-overhead model. Item 19 discloses strong top-line potential: average gross revenue of $945,184 across reporting units, though the median drops to $594,400, highlighting a performance skew where top franchisees thrive (possibly via commercial add-ons) while many hover mid-range. No net profit figures are provided, but after fees and typical cleaning labor costs (40-50% of revenue), owners might net $100K-$200K in mature locations, assuming efficient team management.

System health shows maturity over hypergrowth: 322 franchise locations plus 24 corporate, up just 2% from 319 in 2022 to 324 in 2023, with 11 projected new units and 8 transfers. This stability suits risk-averse investors, but low expansion (FDD Item 20) and unspecified terminations suggest saturation in key markets. Exclusive territories and proprietary software aid customer acquisition, targeting homeowners and light commercial—ideal for $100K+ earners seeking semi-absentee operations. Overall, Maid Brigade appeals if you excel at sales and ops, but the revenue gap warns against assuming averages.