Business Description

A team of 4 maids clean, using own supplies and equipment. All fully trained, uniformed, insured and bonded. Arrive at customer homes in identifiable station wagons for professional image. Strong support programs from home office assures successful operation.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1979

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	78	87.6%
Company-Owned Units:	11	12.4%
Total Operating Units:	89	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 89 100% In 7 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 89 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. British Columbia	16
2. Ontario	20
3. Quebec	9

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$14K
Total Investment:	$14K
Average Total Investment:	$14K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	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?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Mini Maid Service Systems Of Canada.