Franchise Decision Radar

Cleaning franchise startup cost compared across 7 brands

Franchise fees and initial investment ranges. Extracted from Items 5 (fees) and 7 (investment) of each 2025 FDD.

Initial Franchise Fee Extracted

Brand Fee Notes
MaidProLowest $45,000
Merry Maids $55,000
Two Maids & A Mop $59,950–$59,950
The Maids $60,000
Molly Maid $37,838–$63,635
The Cleaning Authority $7,500–$64,107
Maid RightHighest $65,000

Total Initial Investment Extracted

Includes franchise fee, equipment, marketing, training, and working capital reserves.

Brand Low High Midpoint Reserves
The Cleaning AuthorityLowest $92,850 $147,100 $119,975 3 months
Two Maids & A Mop $93,440 $149,890 $121,665 3 months
The Maids $117,720 $141,200 $129,460 3 months
MaidPro $109,860 $158,650 $134,255 3 months
Merry Maids $126,880 $170,110 $148,495 3 months
Molly Maid $139,900 $197,200 $168,550 3 months
Maid Right $147,100 $218,500 $182,800 3 months

Royalty Structure Extracted

Brand Rate Structure
The Cleaning Authority 6.0% / 5.0% / 4.0% / 6.0% / 5.0% / 4.0% Tiered by revenue bracket
MaidPro 6.0% Flat rate on Gross Consumer Sales
Maid Right 6.0% Flat rate on Gross Sales
Molly Maid 6.5% / 6.0% / 5.5% / 5.0% / 4.5% / 4.0% / 3.5% / 3.0% Tiered by revenue bracket
The Maids 6.9% / 6.5% / 6.0% / 5.5% / 5.0% / 4.5% / 3.9% Tiered by revenue bracket
Merry Maids 7.0% / 6.0% / 5.0% Tiered by revenue bracket
Two Maids & A Mop 7.0% / 6.0% / 5.0% / 4.0% Tiered by revenue bracket

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