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Buildingstars vs Merry Maids

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Buildingstars and Merry Maids are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Buildingstars requires an investment of $2K – $53K while Merry Maids requires $127K – $170K. In terms of revenue, Buildingstars reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. Merry Maids has SBA lending data on file with a 5.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Buildingstars A (Top Quintile) and Merry Maids B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$2K – $53K
$127K – $170K
Franchise Fee
$995
$55K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.2M
$487K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
5.0% (115 loans)
Total Units
1,193
802
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
2021
FDD Year
2024
2025