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Maid Brigade
- Maid Brigade Systems, Inc., The
Atlanta, GA 30328-53
- (800) 722-6243 / (770) 551-9630
- (770) 391-9092 (Fax)
- Ms. Chay Hay, Franchise Development
- [email protected]
Developing, owning and running a business shouldn't be a job. It should be a passion. At Maid Brigade, we pride ourselves on making sure it's so. Providing professional home cleaning with a focus on "Customers for Life," Maid Brigade franchisees are part of a company that is acutely focused on success and growth.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 420 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 420 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 345 | 82.1% | In 36 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 75 | 17.9% | In 7 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 420 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 46 |
| Virginia | 39 |
| Texas | 21 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 13 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | Yes |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Atlanta, GA; at another MB location | 5 Days; 5 Days |
| On-Site Week of Opening | 5 Days |
| Follow-Up Visit | 3 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $75K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $41K |
| Total Investment | $85-124K |
| Average Total Investment | $104K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | Starts at $19.5K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $29K |
| On-Going Royalty | 3.5-6.9% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 15 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 600 |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Office/Warehouse |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 1 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 20 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
