THE MAIDS
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $1,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $57,720 – $81,200 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 2% of gross sales |
| Legal name (Item 1) | THE MAIDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-01-18 |
| Brand website | https://www.maids.com |
About THE MAIDS
Franchised Business We grant the personal right and license to establish and operate a The Maids® household maintenance and home services business (“The Maids® Business”). We have been offering franchise opportunities for the right to operate The Maids® Businesses since November 1980.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Risk & history facts
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.12 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
Training: Once you have completed the SMART Start Set-Up, we will provide up to 5 days of training to teach and familiarize you with the methods and procedures of operating a The Maids® Business. (Item 11, p.26 of the FDD)
Company facts
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.39 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 31 (Item 20, p.49 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask THE MAIDS directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What does the brand's recent unit history show over the last three years (Item 20)? Ask about openings. Ask about closures. Ask about transfers. We have not extracted a unit-history table for this brand.
- How exactly is the territory defined and protected (Item 12)? Ask for the territory map and the reserved-rights carve-outs in writing.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
We have not yet extracted this brand's Item 12 territory terms from its FDD. The franchisor's current FDD is the authoritative source.
Where THE MAIDS operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 1465 franchised units across 44 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: Business-Services_The_Maids_2025_XN34ML93.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Next steps with THE MAIDS
Put THE MAIDS on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.