The Maids franchise
The Maids sends teams of cleaners to homes using a detailed cleaning system and its own products, for clients who want regular housekeeping. At the end of 2025 there were 425 The Maids locations in the US, 394 franchised and 31 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $118K–$141K
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 3.9–6.9%
- Locations, 2025
- 425+19 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Time to open
- About 120 days after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From The Maids International, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a The Maids franchise costs
Opening a single-territory The Maids franchise costs an estimated $117,720 to $141,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Maids International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
The Maids franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, for one territory (less per territory for multi-territory packages). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Maids International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A continuing license fee sliding from 6.9% down to 3.9% of gross revenues, with minimums, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenues to the marketing fund, plus 0.25% to the technology fund. |
Source: The Maids International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Maids publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports results for U.S. franchised businesses from October 2024 to September 2025. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Maids International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 369 (−6) | 34 | 11 |
| 2024 | 385 (+16) | 36 | 6 |
| 2025 | 394 (+9) | 31 | 21 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: The Maids International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
How The Maids compares
Of the 10 cleaning franchises on this site, The Maids is the 5th cheapest to open and the 8th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Maids | Typical cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $118K | $122K |
| Closed or left per year | 3.3% | 5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +5.1% | −4.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 7 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in cleaning franchises.
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The Maids franchise questions
How long does it take to open a The Maids?
About 120 days after signing, according to The Maids's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does The Maids help with financing?
No. The Maids does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do The Maids franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. The Maids assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a The Maids franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is The Maids growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 57 franchised locations opened and 38 closed or left, a net change of +5.1%. About 3.3% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 5% typical for cleaning franchises.
How does The Maids compare with other cleaning franchises?
Of the 10 cleaning franchises here, The Maids is the 5th cheapest to open (low end $118K against a $122K median) and the 8th largest by number of locations.
Does The Maids say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports results for U.S. franchised businesses from October 2024 to September 2025. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.