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Merry Maids vs Smash My Trash

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Merry Maids and Smash My Trash are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Merry Maids requires an investment of $127K – $170K while Smash My Trash requires $372K – $492K. In terms of revenue, Smash My Trash reports higher average unit revenue at $876K. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. On SBA loan performance, Smash My Trash has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Merry Maids (5.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Merry Maids B (Above average) and Smash My Trash A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$127K – $170K
$372K – $492K
Franchise Fee
$55K
$50K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$348K
$876KPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.0% (115 loans)
0.0% (101 loans)
Total Units
802
520
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2018
FDD Year
2025
2025