Start a Maid Right Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $104K - $148K

Units as of 2024: 32 39.1% over 3 years

Maid Right is a house cleaning service company that offers assistance to residential and commercial clients. Customers may be able to rest easy knowing that their services will be thorough and consistent, and delivered by regular, friendly staff.

Maid Right is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has several franchise units open throughout the United States. As one of the five brands under the Premium Service Brands parent company, Maid Right has been franchising since 2013.

Why You May Want to Start a Maid Right Franchise

Opening a Maid Right franchise may be a superb choice if you are interested in entering the cleaning service industry but don't know where to start. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, Maid Right may combine the advantages of owning a small business with the backing of a more prominent, well-known brand.

Opening a Maid Right franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

Franchisees do not necessarily need a dedicated building to run the business, as running a Maid Right franchise from your home or vehicle is possible. You can also operate part-time if you have other commitments. An exclusive territories policy is also set for each franchisee. That said, your hard work, dedication, and passion are still necessary to allow your Maid Right franchise to succeed.

What Might Make a Maid Right Franchise a Good Choice?

Maid Right is a specialized home and commercial maid service that provides non-toxic and environmentally safe house cleaning from floors to ceilings. The company uses eco-friendly products claimed to be more effective in killing 99% of flu and cold viruses. If you're an environmentalist, this aspect of Maid Right could suit your taste.

To be part of the Maid Right team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How to Open a Maid Right Franchise

As you decide if opening a Maid Right franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Maid Right franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Maid Right franchising team questions.

Once awarded a franchise, franchisees may receive support from Maid Right during the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees could receive support through brand awareness, marketing, and technology. After their franchise location has opened, Maid Right franchisees may also receive hands-on coaching and continued support.

Company Overview

About Maid Right

Industry	Maintenance
Related Categories	Residential Cleaning, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Commercial Cleaning, Cleaning/Restoration
Founded	2013
Parent Company	Premium Service Brands
Leadership	Roxanne Conrad, COO
Corporate Address	126 Garrett St., #J Charlottesville, VA 22902
Social	Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2013 (11 years)
# of employees at HQ	40
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Canada
# of Units	32 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Maid Right franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$65,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$103,600 - $147,500
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$200,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$50,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	6%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Maid Right has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	4 hours
Classroom Training	76 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	Yes
# of employees required to run	1-3
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes