Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Maids International, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$118K - $141K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
3.9–6.9% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
338 +9
Agreement term
10 yrs
Company-owned units
31
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3.9–6.9% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,180,000
$100k$2.2M
Royalty (3.9–6.9%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
369
Total units open
338 franchised, 31 company-owned as of September 30, 2025
9 franchised outlets
Units opened last year
11 franchised outlets
Units closed last year
-2 franchised outlets
Net unit growth
flat overall system at 369 units
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How The Maids International ranks against 129 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
42nd pct · of 129 peers
Franchise fee
77th pct · of 129 peers
System size
85th pct · of 129 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$172K - $436K
Avg franchise fee
$45K
Avg system size
477
Franchises analyzed
129
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maids International | Disclosed | $60K | $118K - $141K | 3.9–6.9% | 338 |
| MedxwasteSimilar price | None | $50K | $102K - $142K | 8% | 10 |
| Jani-King of CaliforniaBiggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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The Maids International, LLC requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $117,720–$141,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. The Maids International, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.9% to 6.9% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenues on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Maids International, LLC has 338 total locations, with 9 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. The Maids International, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, The Maids International, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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