Merry Maids

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Merry Maids was established in the UK in 1990 and is part of the global ServiceMaster network, with over 1,500 locations worldwide. The franchise offers a management-based business model, allowing franchise partners to operate efficiently while overseeing skilled cleaning teams. With proprietary eCommerce and Business Management platforms, franchisees can manage client bookings, scheduling, payments and staff – all in real time. Ensuring operational efficiency and consistent growth.

The franchise provides a comprehensive support system, including initial training, ongoing mentoring, marketing, HR guidance and financial management. This ensures that franchisees, regardless of prior experience in cleaning or business, can establish and scale their operations successfully. The business model is designed for scalability, enabling partners to expand their territory or grow multiple units over time, tapping into the growing UK domestic cleaning market.

Franchise partners benefit from high earning potential, with the largest UK franchise generating over £770,000 in revenue in 2023. With the domestic cleaning sector estimated at $1.54bn in the UK in 2024, Merry Maids franchisees operate in a high-demand, service-driven market, supported by a trusted brand, cutting-edge technology and proven systems that allow them to focus on business growth rather than manual cleaning tasks.

Presentation

Type of business : Housing and Building
Entry fee : 49,950
£
Personal contribution : 14,985
£
Total investment : 49,950
£
Potential turnover after 2 years : 100,000
£
Training and support :
• Initial comprehensive training at head office and via virtual modules covering operations, sales, marketing, finance, HR and admin 📚
• Ongoing mentoring and support from dedicated franchise managers, including workshops and tailored advice 🤝
• Access to proprietary eCommerce and Business Management software, with regular updates and guidance to optimise business performance 💡
Desired profile :
Merry Maids is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial individuals with strong leadership and organisational skills who can manage a skilled team to deliver high-quality home cleaning services. No prior cleaning experience is required, but candidates should be self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to following proven operational procedures while leveraging business management systems and technology. Ideal franchisees are focused on working “on” the business rather than “in” it, building a scalable, profitable, and sustainable enterprise while providing outstanding service to clients and maintaining a long-term, recession-resistant business.