How many THE MAIDS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, THE MAIDS has 338 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1980.

Can you get an SBA loan for a THE MAIDS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for THE MAIDS franchises. Historical data shows 55 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for THE MAIDS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $306,596. The historical default rate is 3.6%.

Is THE MAIDS a good franchise to buy?

THE MAIDS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 338+ locations, 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.

THE MAIDS

FDD Year:

The Maids franchise provides household maintenance and cleaning services through franchised and company-owned territories. Franchisees operate cleaning businesses that deliver efficient home cleaning services using maid teams and vehicles, potentially incorporating the Mr. Clean trademark. The target market consists of residential customers in defined territories who lack the time or desire to clean their homes regularly.

338

Locations

$118K–$141K

Investment

Since 1980

Franchising

ServicesOmaha, NEGladstone Management Corp.www.maids.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$60,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$117,720 – $141,200

Low: $117,720High: $141,200

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.90%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$140 – $225

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered royalty 6.9% to 3.9% of gross revenues + 2% marketing fund + 0.25% technology innovation fund + $140-$225/mo software and support fee (additional $85/mo per extra office)

How THE MAIDS Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Cleaning Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
THE MAIDS Current	$118K – $141K	$60K	6.9%	338
THE MAIDS	$82K – $160K	$57K	6.9%	1,517
Chem-Dry	$119K – $265K	$36K	7.0%	1,099
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $170K	$55K	7.0%	802
OpenWorks	$4K – $134K	$25K	15.0%	615
OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING	$54K – $105K	$48K	N/A	481
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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE MAIDS franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$306,596

Total Volume

$16.9M

Default Rate

3.6%

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.

Franchisee Contacts

168 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Primarily breach of franchise agreement, unpaid fees/royalties, promissory note collections, and post-termination trademark infringement and non-compete disputes with former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a THE MAIDS franchise ranges from $117,720 to $141,200. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.9% of gross sales.