Franchise of the Week: A Cleaning Franchise Making $1.1M* in Revenue & a Home Services Resale Doing $1.04M** in Gross Sales

Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.

Today, in 5 minutes or less:

✔ Home Services Resale Doing $1.04M** in Gross Sales

✔ A Cleaning Franchise Making $1.1M* in Revenue

✔ From Healthcare Operator to Franchise Owner

✔ Is Budget Blinds the Best Franchise Opportunity?

**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

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FEATURED RESALE

Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few. 

CONFIDENTIAL - For Qualified Buyers 

South Illinois (CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)

• Home Services business
  
• Asking Price: $415,000
  
• Approximately 2025 Gross Sales: $1.04M**
  **Sales/ SDE, or any financial numbers, are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

Franchise Empire’s Take:

• This Franchisor is part of an established brand with proven systems and a long track record of success
• Growth opportunity for a hands-on operator and experienced leader.

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History:

The Maids was founded in 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska by Daniel J. Bishop, an entrepreneur who already owned a successful commercial janitorial company. While running that business, he recognized an opportunity to bring a more structured system to residential cleaning.

Instead of relying on individual cleaners, Bishop developed a team-based cleaning model, where each team member focuses on a specific task such as kitchens, bathrooms, dusting, or floors. This system allowed homes to be cleaned faster and more consistently than traditional solo cleaning services.

The company began franchising in 1980 and expanded across North America. Today, The Maids operates 180 franchise locations across more than 1,500 territories, serving thousands of neighborhoods in the U.S. and Canada. So, let's see what it takes to own one of your own.👇

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.

Numbers*:

• Franchise Fee:

  • 1 Territory: $60,000
  • 2 Territories: $110,000
  • 3 Territories: $145,000
  • 4 Territories: $170,000
  • 5 Territories: $190,000

• Estimated Total Investment:

  • 1 Territory: $117,000 - $141,000
  • 2 Territories: $167,000 - $191,000
  • 3 Territories: $202,000 - $226,000
  • 4 Territories: $227,000 - $251,000
  • 5 Territories: $247,000 - $271,000

• Royalty: 3.9% - 6.9% of gross revenue

• Brand Fund: 2% of gross revenue
  *Numbers according to their website 2025 FDD.

Function of the Owner:

The Maids franchise owners operate primarily as managers and operators of the business, not the cleaners themselves.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Hiring and managing cleaning teams
• Scheduling and dispatching crews to homes
• Managing customer relationships and service quality
• Driving local marketing and lead generation
• Managing operations, payroll, and logistics

As the business grows, owners focus more on team management, operational efficiency, and expanding territory coverage.

Ideal Franchise Candidate:

The Maids is looking for candidates who:

• Are comfortable managing employees and teams
• Enjoy building relationships with customers
• Are organized and operationally focused
• Want to build a recurring revenue service business
• Are willing to follow structured systems and processes

Prior cleaning industry experience is not required.

Financial Data*:
*Below screenshot taken from the Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19

II. STATEMENT OF HIGH REVENUE, LOW REVENUE, AVERAGE and MEDIAN REVENUE

The following statements are based on information reported by 99 Franchised Outlets operating in 329 Territories that were in  operation for the full Measurement Period or closed during the Measurement Period and that submitted complete reports to us  (“Reporting Franchised Outlets”).

Table II includes the high revenue, low revenue, and average and median revenue for the Measurement Period for Reporting Franchised Outlets and Territories.

 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

Recurring Revenue Business - Residential cleaning typically becomes a recurring service, with many customers scheduling weekly or bi-weekly cleanings.

Team-Based Operating System - The Maids’ proprietary team cleaning model allows homes to be serviced efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.

Relatively Low Startup Cost - Compared to many franchises, startup costs are relatively accessible while still offering a scalable service model.

Essential Service Industry - Home cleaning services tend to remain in demand even during economic downturns.

Proven System and Brand History - The brand has operated for more than 40 years, providing systems, processes, and operational support for franchisees.

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Episode #171: Is Budget Blinds the Best Franchise Opportunity?

We dive into the latest franchise business sales data, offering a thorough data analysis of 2023 vs. 2024 figures. This segment provides key insights into average and median sales, helping you with your own data interpretation for smarter decisions. Learn how to better understand your sales reports and drive significant business analytics.

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-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team