eMaidsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A eMaids franchise requires a total initial investment of $45K – $74K, including a $20K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $45K – $74K
- 11th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 10th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Units
- 44
- 39th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system contracted 7% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $45K – $74K including a $20K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 60/100.
- System growing at 15.2% CAGR over 3 years with 44 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- eMaids FRANCHISING, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 1679 South Dupont, Suite 100, Dover, DE 19901
- Auditor
- Omar Alnuaimi, CPA
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $468K
- vs $735K prior year
Overview
About
eMaids franchisees operate residential and/or commercial cleaning services within a protected territory. Day-to-day operations include scheduling cleaning crews, managing client relationships, handling billing/payments, and ensuring quality control through staff training and supervision.
- CEO
- Miriam Kahn
- Headquarters
- DE
- Founded
- 2014
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 13
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $20K | $20K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $15K | $39K |
| Total initial investment | $45K | $74K |
Source: eMaids 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $45K – $74K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 5.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 11.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $12K |
| Total fee load | 11.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How eMaids Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 44
- Opened
- 5
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 8
- Turnover rate
- 18.2%
- Company-owned
- 6
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 86%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -7.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +15.2%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 13 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $321K
- Median loan
- $321K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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Deep-dive into eMaids's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining unit base combined with complete financial transparency vacuum creates high uncertainty around franchisee profitability and system viability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Omar Alnuaimi, CPA
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 7.3% YoY (44 units) — shrinking franchise system signals market weakness or franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) — impossible to validate ROI or unit economics before investing $44,750-$73,600
- 03MINORTiered royalty structure with $500/month minimum may be unsustainable for smaller territories or startup phase
- 04MINORLow franchise fee ($19,900) relative to total investment suggests thin franchisor margins and potential undercapitalization of support
- 05MINOR10-year term is longer than industry standard (5-7 years) — locks franchisees into relationship with declining system
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Zip Codes, Counties, or MSA |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 27 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 15 hrs
- POS system
- Jobber
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Jobber
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
34 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
eMaids · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a eMaids franchise?
The total investment to open a eMaids franchise ranges from $45K – $74K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do eMaids franchise owners earn?
eMaids does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is eMaids's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for eMaids (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many eMaids franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, eMaids has 44 total units in the United States, including 4 franchised units and 6 company-owned units. 5 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is eMaids a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates eMaids as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 60 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.