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Merry Maids


Started : 1979
Started in franchise : 1980
Country of origin : United States 

Number of units : 5000
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Merry Maids has the local touch - with the backing of a corporate office. That's because our offices are individually owned and operated by people who appreciate that your time is valuable and your trust is priceless. Our franchise owners and managers also take pride in taking care of the people in the community where they live. So you can be confident that you can Relax. It's done.


In 1988, Merry Maids joined the ServiceMaster family of home service companies. Since its beginnings in 1947, ServiceMaster has remained dedicated to helping homeowners keep their homes clean, safe and comfortable. The companies in the ServiceMaster Family of Brands include familiar names such as Terminix, TruGreen-ChemLawn, American Home Shield, Furniture Medic, AmeriSpec, Rescue Rooter, ARS Service Express and ServiceMaster Clean.
Merry Maids is proud to be a member of the ServiceMaster Family of Brands, companies that lead their industries due to the value each one places on helping people like you solve your problems and the impact each one has on your enjoyment of your home. As one of the companies under the ServiceMaster name, Merry Maids has many resources to continually improve training, marketing and people development for our Merry Maids franchise owners. As a ServiceMaster company, Merry Maids franchise owners also benefit from national marketing efforts made on behalf of all of the brands, and the name recognition of partner companies.


A typical Merry Maids visit includes these services:
All Rooms: Dust picture frames, knickknacks, ceiling fans, lamps, furniture, woodwork, shelves and baseboards. Remove cobwebs. Vacuum carpets. Wash all floors and dry wood floors. Vacuum furniture, including under any cushions. Empty and clean ashtrays and wastebaskets.
Kitchen: Clean appliances, counters, cabinets, table and chairs. Clean, scrub and sanitize sinks. Clean and sanitize countertops and backsplashes. Clean the range top and refrigerator top and exterior. Clean microwave oven inside and out. Wash floor.
Bathrooms: Clean, scrub and sanitize showers, bathtubs and sinks. Clean and sanitize vanities, backsplashes and toilets. Clean mirrors. Polish chrome. Wash floors and tile walls. Deodorize.
Plus: Each time Merry Maids cleans your home, we take care of a few extra tasks in each room to make sure that your home is well-maintained. With regular Merry Maids service, you never need another spring cleaning again.
Special house cleaning services are also available.
Leave other time-consuming cleaning chores to us and spend time on other things. Many Merry Maids local offices also offer these additional services:
- Oven cleaning
- Refrigerator cleaning
- Window washing
- Packing & unpacking
- Wall washing
- Cabinet cleaning
- Furniture Treatment


Ongoing Support
No one in the home cleaning business offers the variety and scope of ongoing assistance and support you receive from Merry Maids. As a Merry Maids franchise owner, you have the opportunity to learn and share through these company-sponsored venues:
- Intranet website
- Semi-annual regional meetings
- Invitational conferences
- Specialized field seminars
- Advanced Performance training seminars
- Annual national convention
- Newsletters
Team Member Franchise Training
Our specialized two-person team cleaning concept and incentive pay systems attract full-time and part-time workers who seek daytime hours, flexible schedules and above-average pay. Our team members are our greatest assets.
For this reason, your initial cleaning franchise fee also includes a comprehensive package of instructional tools and materials to help you select, train, develop and compensate team members. Beyond cleaning training videos, Merry Maids provides a large library of hiring and safety video presentations, customized recognition and reward programs and a team member newsletter. When properly trained, scheduled and motivated, each two-member team can normally clean three to four homes per day.


Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Management experience





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