Merry Maids Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Merry Maids franchise: $127K–$170K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$127K–$170K
Franchise Fee
$55K
Non-refundable
Royalty
7%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
1.3%
Gross Sales per week
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $7/mo | |
| Ad Fund | 1.3% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $499/monthly (1st of each month) |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$487K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.3%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $487K, you'd pay approximately $34K/year in royalties alone, plus $6K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customer Acquisition Fee | $250 |
| Technology Fee (pre-opening, 2 months) | $998 |
| Additional Training Fee (per extra trainee or session) | $1K |
| Industry Experience Discount | $-2,750 |
| Military Discount | $-11,000 |
| Affiliate Discount | $-8,250 |
| Conversion Franchise Discount | $-8,250 |
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