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MOLLY MAID

MOLLY MAID provides residential cleaning, with recurring service and one-time cleans. Franchisees employ cleaning workers and manage scheduling, customer service and local marketing.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$144,150 – $203,950

Assumes leased premises and vehicle leases. Includes initial fees, office deposits, three months' rent, improvements and three months of additional operating funds. Those funds exclude separately listed expenses and an owner's salary or draw. Actual funding needs vary.

Initial franchise fee

$14,900

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

Franchise and territory fees are due at signing and nonrefundable. Territory fees are $1.10 per Target Household, typically $49,500 to $77,000 in standard markets, subject to adjustments. Qualified veterans, roll-ins, existing and affiliate franchisees may receive discounts; restrictions apply.

Selected fees

  • RoyaltyStandard: 3% to 6.5% of weekly Gross Sales or the applicable minimum, whichever is greater

    Paid weekly from signing. Progressive annual sales tiers reset each calendar year. Standard weekly minimums start in month 7: $0.075 per Target Household in months 7–12, $0.125 in months 13–24 and $0.15 thereafter, each multiplied by the applicable royalty rate. Roll-ins have different terms.

  • Advertising contributionMAP Fund: 2% of weekly Gross Sales per franchise agreement, paid weekly

    The brand fund contribution is separate from local marketing spending. The fund does not have to spend a particular amount in your area.

  • Local marketing$1.00 per Target Household per year, falling to $0.50, $0.25 or $0.15 with qualifying sales

    Weekly Gross Sales maintained for a calendar quarter set the annual rate: $1.00 through $15,000.99; $0.50 at $15,001–$20,000.99; $0.25 at $20,001–$25,000.99; $0.15 at $25,001 or more. Falling sales raise the rate the next quarter. A designated local marketing group requires participation and contributions up to 3% of Gross Sales, credited toward this minimum.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Run a residential cleaning service with employees delivering the cleans.

Owner involvement
Individuals must operate or supervise; entities need a trained on-site owner, unless the franchisor consents otherwise.
Main responsibilities
Hire qualified cleaners and manage scheduling, customer service and local marketing.
Manager requirements
With franchisor consent, a trained manager can directly supervise without owning equity.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

MOLLY MAID SPV LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 1, 2026.

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.