Founded in 2005 by Frank and Cynthia Berger in Orlando, Florida, You’ve Got Maids has grown into a recognized leader in the residential cleaning industry. Identifying a gap in a fragmented market with no clear national leader, the Bergers began franchising in 2010 to expand their brand’s reach.
The company is now headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and operates over 70 locations across the United States.
You’ve Got Maids specializes in a range of cleaning services, including its well-known 52-Point Deep Clean™, recurring maintenance cleanings, and move-in/move-out services.
The franchise emphasizes environmental responsibility by using Green Seal-certified, non-toxic products, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly experience for clients and their families.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
You’ve Got Maids provides a structured training program to ensure franchisees are well-prepared to operate their business successfully. The Franchisor offers the following training programs:
You’ve Got Maids offers its franchisees a form of territory protection known as a Protected Territory. Franchisees are required to select their business office site within this Protected Territory, and the franchisor must approve the site, considering factors such as population density and proximity to other You’ve Got Maids locations.
This ensures that each franchise has a defined area of operation, reducing direct competition between franchisees within the system. Although the Protected Territory provides a clear operational zone, You’ve Got Maids retains certain rights that can influence this exclusivity.
For example, while franchisees have protection within their territory, there are no absolute guarantees against competition from other company-owned or franchised units outside of that zone.
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