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Merry Maids
Professional home cleaning
Merry Maids is happy to scrub, straighten, and sanitize. Founded in 1979, home cleaning company Merry Maids has 450 franchises in the US and cleans more than 300,000 residences a month. The company also has operations in Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the UK. Cleaning services includes floors and carpets, kitchen counters and appliances, bathroom fixtures, dusting, and emptying trash cans. Other services include packing for moves, oven and refrigerator cleaning, wall washing, and upholstery cleaning. Merry Maids is a subsidiary of industry giant ServiceMaster.
Merry Maids
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
800-798-8000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1980 |
| Franchising since | 1980 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 5% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 688 | 695 | 258 |
| 2010 | 686 | 694 | 257 |
| 2009 | 732 | 678 | 230 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe
Costs
| Total Investment | $55,350 - $73,850 |
| Franchise Fee | $33,500 - $43,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% - 7% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $60,000 - $70,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $60,000 - $70,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Good customer and management skills
Willingness to follow a proven system
Able to manage employees
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor offers vehicle financing as well as product and equipment packages; line of credit also available
Merry Maids
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
800-798-8000
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Merry Maids Limited Partnership
Merry Maids is happy to scrub, straighten, and sanitize. Founded in 1979, home cleaning company Merry Maids has 450 franchises in the US and cleans more than 300,000 residences a month. The company also has operations in Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the UK. Cleaning services includes ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 5,000 |
| Executives: | Laura J. Hendricks, President |
| Sales: | $47,800,000 |
| Industries: | Commercial Cleaning & Facilities Management Services |
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| Top Competitors: | Maid BrigadeMaid to PerfectionMolly Maid |
Merry Maids
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
800-798-8000
