Franchises /Maintenance /Commercial/Residential Cleaning

Maid To Perfection

At a Glance

Products & Services: Residential & light commercial cleaning

Number of Locations: 310

Total Investment: $57.03K - 62.64K

Founded: 1980

Began Franchising: 1990

About Maid To Perfection

Maid to Perfection was started in 1980 under the name Midy Tidy. In 1990, Midy Tidy was merged into Maid to Perfection and franchising of the concept began. Maid to Perfection franchisees offer both residential and commercial cleaning services.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	287	23	0	0
2010	287	23	0	2
2009	287	23	0	2

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $57,030 - $62,635
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000

Operations

98% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. At franchisee's location: 7 days. Ongoing training

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Telephone routing