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SPARKLE SQUAD vs Molly Maid

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both SPARKLE SQUAD and Molly Maid are cleaning & maintenance franchises. SPARKLE SQUAD requires an investment of $161K – $185K while Molly Maid requires $144K – $204K. Molly Maid has SBA lending data on file with a 10.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates SPARKLE SQUAD A (Strongest tier) and Molly Maid C (Average).

Investment Range
$161K – $185K
$144K – $204K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$15K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
License Fee is tiered/declining based on annual Gross Sales: 6.5% on Gross Sales $0-$500,000.99; 6% on $500,001-$800,000.99; 5.5% on $800,001-$1,200,000.99; 5% on $1,200,001-$1,600,000.99; 4.5% on $1,600,001-$2,000,000.99; 4% on $2,000,001-$2,400,000.99; 3.5% on $2,400,001-$2,800,000.99; 3% above $2,800,001 (subject to minimum license fees); reduced rates (2.5%-3%) apply to Roll-In sales in Year 1.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
10.2% (169 loans)
Total Units
37
432
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
1979
FDD Year
2025
2026