The Maids Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for The Maids franchise: $118K–$141K investment, 6.9% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$118K–$141K
Franchise Fee
$60K–$190K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6.9%
Gross Revenues (total dollar income from all sales to customers)
Ad Fund
2%
Gross Revenues
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $6.9/mo | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $140/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.2M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.9%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.2M, you'd pay approximately $82K/year in royalties alone, plus $24K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| SMART Start Package | $20K |
| VetFran Veteran Discount | $-1,000 |
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