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Merry Maids vs Paul Davis Restoration

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Merry Maids and Paul Davis Restoration are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Merry Maids requires an investment of $127K – $170K while Paul Davis Restoration requires $299K – $805K. In terms of revenue, Paul Davis Restoration reports higher average unit revenue at $4.8M. On SBA loan performance, Merry Maids has a lower charge-off rate (5.0%) compared to Paul Davis Restoration (8.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Merry Maids B (Above average) and Paul Davis Restoration A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$127K – $170K
$299K – $805K
Franchise Fee
$55K
$65K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$348K
$4.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.0% (115 loans)
8.9% (178 loans)
Total Units
802
277
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1970
FDD Year
2025
2026