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At a Glance
Products & Services: Residential cleaning
Number of Locations: 611
Total Investment: $71.53K - 116.2K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1979
Private Owned
About Molly Maid
After founding Molly Maid in 1979 in Canada, David McKinnon brought the company to the United States in 1984. The company's network of franchises has grown to include international locations.From carpets to counters and baseboards to bathrooms, franchisees offer residential cleaning from locally owned locations nationwide.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 430 | 0 | 181 | 0 |
| 2010 | 420 | 0 | 181 | 0 |
| 2009 | 425 | 0 | 271 | 0 |
| 2008 | 421 | 0 | 332 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $71,525 - $116,200
Franchise Fee: $14,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $14,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $40,000
Operations
26% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 14. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 days. Regional training center : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,