Home Services & Specialty Trades

The Maids

The Maids is a trusted leader in the residential and small commercial cleaning industry, offering franchise opportunities backed by over four decades of proven success. Known for its signature 22-Step Cleaning Process and team-based approach, The Maids delivers a level of clean that promotes healthier living environments—something today’s busy families are increasingly seeking. As a franchisee, your clients will be part of a brand that combines eco-friendly practices, professional training, and

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$140,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$140,000
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$600,000
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
3.9% - 6.9%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Not disclosed
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
20-25
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: 7 weeks of pre-training / 2 weeks of corporate training / 90 day post training + 2 site visits and ongoing support Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes The Maids Talking Points (PDF)
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory
Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
1979
Franchising since
1980
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
Not disclosed
Headquarters
Irving, Texas

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated October 1, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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