About Clean Heart Maids Franchise
As a franchisee, you will operate a business under the name “Clean Heart Maids,” which provides maid, cleaning, housekeeping, organizing, and laundry services to both residential and commercial clients.
The Clean Heart Maids system utilizes a regular cleaning concept composed of integral parts necessary for successful operation.
Clean Heart Maids Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently none; we reserve the right to increase this amount by up to 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $72,600 – $110,600 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $73K–$111K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Currently none; we reserve the right to increase this amount by up to 3% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Initial Training | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Initial Marketing (Website Setup & First Three Months Paid Ads) | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Computer Hardware and Software – First Twelve Months | $5,000 | $6,500 |
| Office Furniture & Equipment | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Opening Supplies & Apparel – First Twelve Months | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance – First Three Months | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds (Three Months) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,000 per Franchise Agreement |
| Technology Fee | The then-current fee. Varies by service |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Initial Training Fee for Additional Persons | $2,800 per person |
| Change Fee | $200 per Franchise Agreement |
| Supplier/Product Review Fee | $150 |
| Interest on Overdue Payments | 18% annual rate (1.5% monthly) or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less. |
| Indemnification | Unknown |
| Complaint Management Fee | Up to $500 |
| Annual Convention Attendance Fee | The then-current fee, which shall not exceed $1,000 per person. |
| Liquidated Damages | The average monthly amount of Royalties and Advertising Fund Contributions that you owed us during the past 12 months times the lesser of remainder of term of Franchise Agreement or 24 months. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | ten-day initial training |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 36 |
| Training Location | Lee’s Summit, Missouri or Virtual |
| Additional Training | We may make additional virtual trainings are available throughout the year on topics which we believe will be of interest to Franchise Businesses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | at least 250,000 people |
| Description | You will receive a protected Territory with at least 250,000 people. We use available U.S. Census data to determine the Territory. We will describe your Territory in writing in Exhibit A of the Franchise Agreement and also, when available, depict the Territory by a map. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $2,000 per Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Conditions | If we decide to allow you to renew your Franchise Agreement, to be eligible to enter into a renewal term, you must: (i) notify us of your intent to renew six to nine months before expiration of the term; (ii) be in good standing under the Franchise Agreement and related agreements, have substantially complied with the Franchise Agreement, and not committed certain defaults; (iii) must not be in default and must not have received four default notices during the term; (iv) meet our then-current franchisee requirements; (v) pay our then-current transfer fee (subject to applicable state law); (vi) execute, along with your owners or affiliates, a general release; and (vii) execute our then-current form of Franchise Agreement, which may differ materially from your current one. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | New Franchisee must qualify, pay current transfer fee and complete the required training. You must sign a release; and the then-current agreement must be signed by new franchisee. If transferring to a corporation, Franchisee or manager must be approved by Franchisor and must devote full, exclusive time to the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Business; corporation is confined exclusively as a Franchisee under the Agreement; corporation signs document approved by Franchisor agreeing to become a party to and be bound by all the provision of the Agreement; Franchisee executes personal guarantee; and all stock certificates bear a legend that they are subject to the terms of the Franchise Agreement. If transferring less than one-half interest: the new owner(s) enters into a written agreement assuming and/or guaranteeing all of Franchisee’s obligations under the Agreement; any defaults on the part of the Franchisee have been remedied; any other reasonable conditions as may be required by Franchisor in connection with the assignment have been satisfied; and new owner(s) meet Franchisor’s then-current standards for our franchisees. If transferring one-half interest or more: all obligations of Franchisee have been assumed by new owner; all ascertained or liquidated debts of Franchisee in connection with Franchisor have been paid; Franchisee is not in default of Agreement; new owner has completed training; new owner has signed the then-current Agreement for a full term; Franchisee or new owner has paid the then-current transfer fee; Franchisee and all owners to which Agreement has been assigned sign a general release; and new owner meets Franchisor’s then-current standards for our franchisees. We reserve the right to conduct an audit as a pre-condition to any transfer. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate you only if you are in default. For all breaches of the Agreement, related agreements, or any standards or requirements in the Operations Manual other than those specified in Row h. below, you will have 30 days to cure such breach (10 days for any breach related to the use of any Mark or the payment of any money). Unless prohibited by applicable law, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement if you: (1) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or admit your inability to pay obligations when they are due; (2) fail to pay amounts owed to Franchisor, including Royalties; (3) fail to submit reports or financial data as required; (4) file for voluntary bankruptcy or a judge or court decides you are bankrupt or insolvent; (5) willfully violate any laws related to the Franchised Business; (6) fail, for a period of 10 days after notification of noncompliance, to comply with any laws; (7) make an unauthorized transfer; (8) willfully violate any provision of Agreement or any related agreement; (9) are convicted of a felony or are declared incompetent; (10) engage in egregious conduct that may cause harm; (11) misrepresent Gross Sales; (12) fail to adhere to any material specification, standard or operations procedure; (13) breach (or owners’ breach) the confidentiality and non-compete covenants; (14) commit any other uncurable breach; (15) engage in conduct or uses the Marks in any way which materially impairs the goodwill associated with the Marks or Franchisor’s business operations and fails to cure; (16) abandon the Franchised Business (by closing for 10 days or repeatedly closing for three or more days); or (17) receive four or more notices of default during the term (regardless if such defaults have been cured). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | You, your owners, and your or their spouses who are in any way involved in the Franchised Business may have no involvement for two years in competing businesses or engage in marketing or selling cleaning services within 25 miles of the outermost boundary where you conducted business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If you are a business entity (e.g., corporation, partnership or limited liability company), you must designate one person who owns at least 19% of your equity interests as your “Designated Principal.” The Designated Principal must have the authority to bind you to obligations relating to the Franchise Agreement. You or your Designated Principal must be actively involved in the management of all aspects of your Clean Heart Maids Business, or by a manager who has completed initial training and been approved by us. Spouses of all your owners are required to execute a Personal Guaranty. |
| Required Suppliers | You are obligated to purchase the cleaning products, equipment, apparel and supplies that are included in the Opening Supplies & Apparel package from us or our affiliates. After that, you may purchase your cleaning products, equipment and supplies from us or our affiliates or from an approved vendor who meets our specifications. You are required to purchase local digital marketing and other local marketing/advertising through Franchisor-approved vendors that are listed in the Operations Manual. |
| Supply Restrictions | Your purchases and leases will include cleaning products, equipment, computer software and various supplies, all pursuant to specifications set forth in our confidential Clean Heart Maids Operations Manual. These specifications include standards for customer satisfaction and performance and are subject to change from time to time. Our specifications require primarily that you render services which meet or exceed any given customer’s reasonable expectations for maid cleaning services. We do specifically require that you clean rooms in accordance with the checklists contained in our confidential Operations Manual and that you abide by all laws and regulations applicable to the cleaning supplies and equipment you choose to use. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and our affiliates may receive discounts, volume rebates, administration fees, commissions, advertising allowances, or other advances from suppliers. Additionally, we and/or our affiliates have the right to be an approved supplier, exclusive or otherwise, and to earn a profit on any products or services sold to you. We do not currently markup products or services we sell you, but we reserve the right to do so. We do not currently receive any rebates or other amounts from approved suppliers based on the revenue they receive from sales to you, but we reserve the right to do so under the franchise agreement. We, our affiliates, and our officers above may receive compensation and/or free products from essential oils distributors and manufacturers based on your required purchases, and we intend to receive compensation from your purchases of supplies. In the year ending on December 31, 2022, we did not receive any revenue from the required purchases of goods or services by our franchisees. |
Clean Heart Maids Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Clean Heart Maids does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Clean Heart Maids Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Clean Heart Maids System Growth
Clean Heart Maids currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
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