MaidThisFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A MaidThis franchise requires a total initial investment of $50K – $68K, including a $39K franchise fee. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $205K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $50K – $68K
- 12th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- $205K
- 2nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 15
- 25th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
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
Each dollar invested generates 3.5x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
50% cash-on-cash return. Above the 20% threshold most investors target.
Bottom line
- Total investment $50K – $68K including a $39K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $205K/year (median $139K), with an estimated 50% cash-on-cash return.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 13/100.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- MaidThis Franchising LLC
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 16316 East McGill Road, La Mirada, CA 90638
- Auditor
- Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $115K
- vs $319K prior year
Overview
About
MaidThis franchisees operate residential and/or commercial cleaning service businesses, managing cleaning teams, scheduling client appointments, handling customer service, and overseeing quality control. Franchisees typically work in business development, team management, and operations while delegating actual cleaning work to hired staff.
- CEO
- Neel Parekh
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 7
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $39K | $39K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $9K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $8K | $20K |
| Total initial investment | $50K | $68K |
Source: MaidThis 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$23K
11.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
35%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
34 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $50K – $68K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $9K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $39K – $39K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Six percent (6%) of your Gross Sales
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
- Payback period
- 2.0 yrs
- From FDD / Item 19
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $200 |
| Transfer fee | $29K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $205K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $139K
- Avg net income
- $30K
- Cash-on-cash
- 50.4%
- Based on Net Income / investment midpoint
- Item 19 type
- Historical Performance
- Sample size
- 5 units
- vs category median 31 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $92K→$465K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 8 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 204 Cleaning & Maintenance brands
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How MaidThis Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 15
- Opened
- 8
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 87%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +160.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 20 · 12 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.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 6 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 6
- Loan volume
- $615K
- Median loan
- $120K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into MaidThis's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 3-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
MaidThis presents moderate-to-cautious risk due to lack of financial substantiation (no Item 19), extreme early-stage growth metrics, modest profitability relative to investment, and compressed contract term.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 13 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 Financial Performance Representation disclosed - cannot independently verify claimed average revenue of $204,548 or net income of $29,536
- 02MINORExplosive unit growth of 160% YoY is unsustainable and suggests either aggressive recruitment, recent launch phase, or potential instability ahead
- 03MINORHigh initial investment ($49,550-$67,650) combined with 6% royalty creates significant financial burden relative to modest average net income of $29,536
- 04MEDOnly 15 units system-wide indicates very early-stage franchise with limited operational track record and franchisee support infrastructure
- 05MINORFive-year term is shorter than industry standard (typically 10 years), suggesting higher renewal risk and uncertainty about franchisor commitment
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Demographic |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Nevada |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 24 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 16 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
18 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
MaidThis · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a MaidThis franchise?
The total investment to open a MaidThis franchise ranges from $50K – $68K, with an initial franchise fee of $39K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do MaidThis franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the MaidThis FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $205K. The median is $139K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is MaidThis's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for MaidThis (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 MaidThis franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, MaidThis has 15 total units in the United States. 8 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is MaidThis a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates MaidThis as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 13 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.