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Merry Maids FDD Analysis · 2026

Merry Maids Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Merry Maids franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Merry Maids franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$127K–$169K
System size
684684 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed Apr 12

§What changed — in 2025, Merry Maids opened 23 new locations and closed 103. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Merry Maids' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$126,875–$169,325
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Reports average and median gross sales and the share of locations at or above the average.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
684 locations
In 2025, opened 23 new locations and closed 103.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
7% royalty · 2% brand fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$55,000 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Gives you a protected area.
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Merry Maids' $126K–$170K sits against a median of $184,000 across the 347 home services franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Merry Maids' franchise agreement is a 5-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

Clara is an expert FDD assistant. Ask her anything about Merry Maids' filing and she answers from the document itself, with the item and page she read it in — so you can check her.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
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  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Merry Maids franchise?

Merry Maids' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $126,875 to $169,325, including the $55,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Merry Maids franchise?

Merry Maids reports a royalty of 7%, plus a 2% brand-fund contribution; the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Merry Maids share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Merry Maids' 2026 FDD reports average and median gross sales and the share of locations at or above the average. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Merry Maids locations are there?

Merry Maids' 2026 FDD reports 684 locations — 684 franchised and 0 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Merry Maids' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated April 12, 2026.

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