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Molly Maid

MOLLY MAID is # 1 in the industry in residential cleaning and home care service. Ranked in INC 500, Entrepreneur's Top 100, Platinum 200, Entrepreneur 509 and Business Start-Ups As Top 200 Hottest Franchises. MOLLY MAID's technology won The Windows Worldwide Open in 1995 sponsored by Bill Gates.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1979

Franchising Since:

1979

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	601	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	601	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	334	55.6%	In 36 States
Canada:	167	27.8%	In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:	100	16.6%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	601	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	60
2. Michigan	25
3. Ontario	146

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$65K
Total Investment:	$150-160K
Average Total Investment:	$155K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	3.5-6.5%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	$100/mo.

Average Number of Employees:

12 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

600

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Small Commercial

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Home Office	5 Days
2. Right Start Program	6 Months
3. Franchise Location	5 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	27
Asian-American:	8
Hispanic:	34
Native American:	0
Other:	19
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: