merry maids®
Franchise Opportunities


The Company

Merry Maids is part of the ServiceMaster group and is the undisputed leader in the home cleaning service industry with more than 1,200 Merry Maids already established Worldwide. 

Overview

Since the Merry Maids franchise was introduced into the UK in 1993 the network has grown to over 80 businesses..

Within 7 years Merry Maids established itself as the market leader in an industry that business strategists have predicted will grow and grow.

Merry Maids is a management franchise opportunity providing a professional, customised cleaning service to its customers. Regular one-off cleans are supplied to working women, dual income families, the affluent, the elderley and for commercial prospects through estate agents and letting agents as well as those families who value leisure time above the mundanity of household chores.

 

Profile.

Merry Maids UK are looking for mature couples or individuals to aquire  ownership of a Merry Maids Franchise who have the skills to manage a fast growing business and the cleaning staff who work within it. We are not looking for owner/cleaners.

If you would like to run your own business in partnership with the most respected company in the business and you feel you have the right blend of talents please contact us for a free information pack today. 

Employee Training

Our specialised two-person cleaning team concept and accompanying pay incentives attract people who seek part-time weekday employment, convenient hours and above average salaries on the quantity and quality of the homes they service.

These employees are among our greatest assets. That is why the initial franchise fee also includes an exclusive service worker selection programme to make sure you bring the right people into our business. Beyond the availability of instructional printed materials, Merry Maids provides professionally produced computer based training  CD's on employee hiring, training and safety to reinforce and expand their initial training.

Areas are available throughout the Uk and Ireland so why not contact us today to see if your area is available before its too late.

Equipment, Products and Supplies.

Included in the initial franchise fee are the equipment, supplies and exclusive Merry Maids' cleaning products to equip four two-person cleaning teams. Each cleaning team, when properly trained and scheduled can clean two to three homes per day.

We pride ourselves on economies and service available to our franchise owners through our Resource Centre. This facility has over 250 company manufactured cleaning products in stock. Virtually any item can be ordered via the company's 24 hour per day telephone ordering system. Each product is superior to comparable commercial products and is exclusively available to Merry Maid owners at competitive prices.

Custom Computer Software.

Merry Maids exclusive Business Management System is yet another important factor that has attributed to our position of Market Leader and continual growth. Created by the company for the exclusive use of our franchise owners the software has been developed to streamline routine, operational procedures and provides information to assist and enhance the management process, with the aid of a computer. SAGE accounts and payroll further enhance your business capability.

The Investment.

The two elements of investment in the Franchise are:

The Franchise License which includes a comprehensive training program that involves pre-study books and videos, on-site training and two week classroom training as well as business launch assistance and ongoing support.

Investment £11,500

The Equipment Package which includes all the software and equipment necessary for four two-person teams to operate fully, as well as stationary, business cards and promotional materials. In fact everything you need to get going.

Investment £5,100

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