MOLLY MAID
Molly Maid franchises provide residential homeowners with a premium home cleaning experience using the MOLLY MAID proprietary business system. Franchisees deliver professional cleaning services targeted at residential customers seeking reliable house cleaning solutions. The business operates as part of the Neighborly network, franchising cleaning operations primarily in the United States.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
Tiered 3-6.5% license fee (base 6.5%) + 2% MAP contribution + $405/mo CLEO + $58/mo technology package + $30-200/mo QuickBooks Online
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data from 197 Operators representing 417 franchised businesses, which were all in operation and reporting sales during the entire Reporting Period (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024).
* The document provides financial performance representations under 'ITEM 19. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS.' and includes tables for 'Average and Median Gross Sales Per Cleaning' and 'Average and Median Gross Sales Per Target Household'. However, the document does not provide the 'Average Gross Revenue per franchise unit' (i.e., total annual gross revenue for an entire franchise business). The provided data represents unit economics (sales per cleaning or sales per target household), not the total gross revenue per franchise unit as defined. Furthermore, no data for gross profit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA per franchise unit is explicitly stated or can be calculated from the provided information. Therefore, these fields are set to null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MOLLY MAID Compares to Other Cleaning Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOLLY MAID Current | $140K - $197K | $15K | 6.5% | 448 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K - $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| THE MAIDS | $118K - $141K | $60K | 6.9% | 1,472 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K - $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K - $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises | $187K - $374K | $45K | 7.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 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
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MOLLY MAID franchisees (2011 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a MOLLY MAID franchise?
The total initial investment to open a MOLLY MAID franchise ranges from $139,900 to $197,200. This includes a franchise fee of $14,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
How many MOLLY MAID franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, MOLLY MAID has 448 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.
Can you get an SBA loan for a MOLLY MAID franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for MOLLY MAID franchises. Historical data shows 87 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MOLLY MAID franchisees, with an average loan amount of $265,259. The historical default rate is 2.3%.
Is MOLLY MAID a good franchise to buy?
MOLLY MAID shows several positive indicators: established brand with 448+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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