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Chem-Dry vs The Maids

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chem-Dry and The Maids are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Chem-Dry requires an investment of $92K – $250K while The Maids requires $118K – $141K. In terms of revenue, The Maids reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, The Maids has a lower charge-off rate (5.2%) compared to Chem-Dry (29.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Chem-Dry D (Below average) and The Maids C (Average).

Investment Range
$92K – $250K
$118K – $141K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$60K
Royalty Rate
Tiered 4%-7% of Gross Sales: 7% on first $500K, 6% on $500K-$1M, 5% on $1M-$1.5M, 4% above $1.5M (Standard Territory); similar tiers at half the thresholds for Small Territory
6.9%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$319KPer franchisee, not per outlet
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
29.7% (98 loans)
5.2% (58 loans)
Total Units
963
369
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1978
1980
FDD Year
2026
2026