About You've Got Maids Franchise
You've Got Maids is a residential and commercial cleaning franchise specializing in environmentally friendly, supervised team cleaning services.
Franchising since 2010, the brand provides a range of green cleaning services including dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming, and sanitizing, along with additional offerings such as window cleaning and carpet cleaning.
The eco friendly approach appeals to health and environmentally conscious homeowners and businesses.
You've Got Maids Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$36K
Average Investment
$72K
Maximum Investment
$107K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $6,999.00 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.9%-2.99% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $0.95-$0.55 per Qualified Household annually (Minimum $19,000 annually / $1,584 monthly average) for Local and Digital Advertising Expenditure; $75 per week for National Brand Fund. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $36,394 – $107,437 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $36K–$107K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.9%-2.99% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee ($0.95-$0.55 per Qualified Household annually (Minimum $19,000 annually / $1,584 monthly average) for Local and Digital Advertising Expenditure; $75 per week for National Brand Fund.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $6,999 | $6,999 |
| Protected Territory Fee | $13,800 | $55,200 |
| Initial Technology Fee | $595 | $595 |
| Real Estate/Office | $400 | $1,400 |
| Computer Equipment | $200 | $1,200 |
| Automobile | $500 | $700 |
| Equipment, Fixtures, Other Fixed Assets Including Leasehold Improvements, Signs, Pre-Opening Expenses | $1,500 | $2,543 |
| Cleaning Equipment | $1,300 | $1,800 |
| Security Deposits and Other Prepaid Expenses | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Insurance & Bond | $500 | $2,000 |
| Training | $600 | $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Expenses | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds for Initial Three (3) Months | $5,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $6,999 |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Technology Fee | $595 (Annual Technology Fee) |
| Audit Fee | The actual cost of Audit plus underpayment amount and 12% interest |
| Franchise Management Software System | $115 per month per franchise location |
| National Sales Center | $60 per month plus $26 per booking by Call Center |
| Local Employee Advertising | $0 to $150 per month |
| Services We Provide to Your Customers | $100-$1,000 |
| Management Fee | Varies under circumstances but generally between 5% - 10% of revenue earned during the period that we manage your business |
| Additional Assistance | Varies under circumstances but approximately $300-$350 per day, plus expenses |
| Proprietary Items | Varies under circumstances |
| Interest | The lesser of 2% over our bank’s prime loan rate or the maximum amount permitted by law |
| Late Fees on Late Payments | 12% of amount past due |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Varies under circumstances |
| Insurance | Varies under circumstances |
| Computer and Communications Equipment Upgrades and Maintenance | $200-$1,500 |
| Late Royalty Report and Payment Fee | $20 if late and $20 per day for each additional day the report is late; Non-sufficient funds is $35. |
| Annual Convention | $0-$2,000 |
| Accounting and Payroll Fees | $180-$230 Monthly |
| Maintenance and Upgrades of Business Office | Not to exceed $500 per year |
| Indemnification | Varies |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to 40 Hours |
| Classroom Training | Up to 40 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | None |
| Training Location | Corporate Office or online |
| Additional Training | Franchisor reserves the right to hold and require Franchisee to attend annual conferences to discuss on-going changes in the industry, sales techniques, personnel training, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory control, performance standards, and advertising programs. If the conference is mandatory, Franchisee will not be required to pay a conference fee, but must pay all personal travel and living expenses for all of its employees attending the conference. Conferences will be held at Franchisor’s corporate headquarters or at an alternate location chosen by Franchisor. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum 20,000 Qualified Households; maximum 80,000 Qualified Households. |
| Description | A unique geographic area that will be defined by zip codes, census tracts, streets, highways or rivers. Exhibit “A” to your Franchise Agreement will provide you with a detailed visual and written description of your Protected Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | one successive period of ten (10) years |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Full compliance with the agreement during initial term, give us notice, sign a new franchise agreement, pay a renewal fee, and sign a release. Your new agreement may have materially different terms and conditions than your original contract, but the boundaries of the Territory will remain the same. The royalties and other fees may increase but they will be no greater than the royalties and other fees that we then impose on similarly situated renewing franchisees. |
| Transfer Fee | $6,999 |
| Transfer Conditions | Must comply with our right of first refusal; pay all monies owed to YGM prior to the transfer; complete a written agreement between you and us agreeing to observe all post-term obligations; transferee does not and will not participate in any business that is competitive with a You’ve Got Maids® Business; transferee meets our standards; transferee signs our current Franchise Agreement; transferee pays us the Training Fee; Transferee complete corporate training program; and you pay the transfer fee; and you execute a General Release. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate if you commit any one of several violations. Curable defaults include: 10 days to cure monetary defaults; 20 days to correct financial problems; 30 days for breach of certain provision of agreement; 60 days to assign franchise after death of franchisee; 2 days for failure to actively operate franchise or for operating in unsafe manner; 3 days for selling or using unauthorized products; and prompt response to satisfy customer complaints. Non-curable defaults include: conviction of any law relating to your business or a felony; material misrepresentation or omissions; failure to complete initial training within 6 months; interference with inspections; failure to provide reports; failure to allow electronic access to data; understating Royalty by 5% or more; failure to cease servicing Customers outside of your Territory; failure to maintain insurance; failure to transfer on death or disability; violation of transfer provisions; dishonest or unethical behavior; unauthorized use or disclosure of Manuals or confidential information; bankruptcy; deemed insolvent; appointment of receiver; failure to comply with modifications to System Standards; failure to comply with condition, warranty or certification; repeated defaults even if cured; abandonment of business; trademark misuses or conduct materially impairing Marks or Business System; failure to correct breach within 24 hours. |
| Non-Compete Period | during the term of franchise and for 24 months after termination, transfer or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term: No involvement in similar or competing business anywhere in U.S.A. After termination/expiration: No involvement in similar or competing business for 24 months inside or within 75 miles from the boundary of your Protected Territory or any franchised, Franchisor-owned or affiliated company-owned territory. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must directly supervise the Franchised Business. You may hire a manager or a management team to assist you. We have the right to approve any manager you hire. You must designate a managing owner who will be our primary contact and continuously exert full-time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the business. The Managing Owner will not engage in any other business or activity that conflicts with obligations to operate the Franchised Business on a full-time basis. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase or lease certain items and services only from suppliers that we have approved in writing. Items in this category include: management software, uniforms, and marketing materials. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase or lease all equipment, computer equipment, computer software, automobiles, signs, inventory, supplies, marketing materials, uniforms and most other items used in the Franchised Business according to our written specifications. You must also purchase certain services used in the establishment and operation of the Franchised Business according to our written specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $0 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may offer new and existing franchisees financing of up to 50% of the Protected Territory Fee for the purchase of Qualified Households. The Promissory Note provides for an interest rate of 2.75% above the current national prime rate (6.25% as of April 14, 2022). Payments are in equal monthly installments of not more than 84 months for new franchisees and 60 months for existing franchisees. New franchisees may defer payments for up to 24 months. You and your spouse must personally guarantee the Promissory Note, which is secured by a security interest in all your assets. |
You've Got Maids Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$399K
Revenue Range
$34K – $1.3M
Sample Size
30 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
You've Got Maids Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
You've Got Maids System Growth
Total Units
74
Franchised
74
Company-Owned
0
You've Got Maids currently operates 74 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | 21 | 87 |
| 2020 | 7 | 6 | 88 |
| 2021 | 4 | 18 | 74 |
Transfers: 6 | Closures: 45
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.2M
Net Income
$504K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Audited by CDM Financials, LLC for year ending December 31.
You've Got Maids Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a You've Got Maids franchise ranges from $36,394 to $107,437, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $6,999.00. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
You've Got Maids charges a royalty fee of 5.9%-2.99% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a $0.95-$0.55 per Qualified Household annually (Minimum $19,000 annually / $1,584 monthly average) for Local and Digital Advertising Expenditure; $75 per week for National Brand Fund. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the You've Got Maids Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from You've Got Maids to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, You've Got Maids franchise owners report average revenue of $399K. This is based on a sample of 30 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
You've Got Maids has been franchising since 2010. The FDD shows an investment range of $36,394-$107,437, a 5.9%-2.99% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $6,999.00 and the total investment ranges from $36,394 to $107,437 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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