MaidPro Franchise

MaidPro’s operating roots include its former affiliate, MaidPro, Inc., which provided residential and commercial cleaning services from 1993 to 2020 and trained franchisees. The franchisor was established as MaidPro Franchise Corporation in Massachusetts on January 15, 1996, and began offering franchises on February 1, 1997. It converted to a Delaware limited liability company on July 22, 2020.

The next stage of development brought a change in ownership. HS Group Holding Company acquired the franchisor in August 2020, and Threshold Brands became its direct parent in August 2021. The April 10, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document lists the franchisor’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. It reports 255 MaidPro franchises in the United States and 14 in Canada as of December 31, 2025.

Today’s franchise provides residential and commercial cleaning and other approved related services within a defined service territory. The 2026 FDD estimates an initial investment of $109,860–$158,650, including a standard $45,000 initial franchise fee. The estimate includes cleaning equipment, a vehicle with MaidPro branding, office costs, initial advertising and three months of additional funds.

A typical territory contains approximately 45,000 qualified households, defined in the FDD as households with annual gross income above $100,000. While a compliant franchisee receives protection against another MaidPro business being physically established within that territory, the franchisor retains other distribution and business rights. Franchisees select an office location subject to approval and take responsibility for local staffing and day-to-day management.

MaidPro’s initial program combines self-study with corporate instruction and practical training. The self-paced portion is expected to take 8–12 weeks and uses telephone calls, the MaidPro intranet and web conferences. A startup checklist guides independent tasks and calls with the training team. Topics include the MaidPro model, management and financials, marketing, cleaning products and operations, and technology.

The FDD’s training tables total 204.5 hours: 155 hours of remote self-study instruction, followed by 27.5 classroom hours and 22 hours of on-the-job training. Corporate training is based in Cleveland, Ohio, or another designated location. The franchisor may deliver some or all instruction virtually and adjust the program. You or your operating principal, and any general manager, must successfully complete the required training before opening. Franchisees pay travel, lodging, meals, transportation and wages; fees can apply to additional attendees and later training.

Before opening, MaidPro designates the territory, provides site input on request and supplies access to operating manuals and employee training materials after training. For a first MaidPro franchise, the FDD includes four branded email licenses, three MaidPro software licenses and access to the MACS marketing and customer communication feature without an additional license charge. Customer inquiries are handled through a customer service number and call routing. Franchisees select and obtain the approved office, purchase equipment and supplies, train employees and must open within 120 days of signing.

After launch, support includes reasonable telephone and email assistance during normal business hours, guidance on administrative and bookkeeping procedures, sample forms and advertising materials, and technical and cybersecurity support for MaidPro software. The franchisor establishes an internet presence for the business; digital marketing tools and paid lead-generation services require payment. Local marketing remains an owner responsibility, and brand fund spending is not a guarantee of advertising or results in an individual territory.

MaidPro may hold conventions or further training sessions, and attendance can be required. Registration fees and travel expenses are separate; convention registration may be payable even when the franchisee does not attend. On-site training at the franchisee’s location is currently charged at $75 per hour for each trainer, plus related travel and living expenses. These additional services are distinct from the initial program.

MaidPro brings a defined cleaning service model, a substantial training program and business software together for an owner who wants to lead a local team. The opportunity centers on organizing reliable service, developing customer relationships and managing the people who deliver the work. Operating resources and access to support give owners a framework for those responsibilities.

The best fit is someone ready to manage actively: the FDD requires the owner or approved operating principal to devote full-time effort to the business. For a buyer who enjoys staff development, customer communication and detailed daily operations, MaidPro offers a way to build a residential and commercial cleaning business within an established franchise system.

Our cleaning business planning guide provides questions about service scope, job costs, staffing and franchise support. Apply the comparison to the specific services and location you intend to operate.