The Maids
The Maids franchise for sale in San Antonio, Texas
List Price: $189,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$330,000 USD
Cash Flow
$50,000 – $100,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
$25,000 – $50,000
Year Established
2021
Business Operates From
My office or commercial location
Location Is
Owned
Approx. Monthly Rent
$3,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
The Maids is among the largest franchised residential cleaning services in the US. Focused on improving lives, The Maids accomplishes its mission utilizing its team cleaning strategy, a thorough 22-Step cleaning process, and strategic alliances with Mr. Clean™ to deliver 100% satisfaction guaranteed cleans coast to coast every day, weak, month, and year. The current owner has been in place since 2021, achieving over $490k in sales, then in 2022 during the height of covid achieved $470k in sales. In 2023, substantial health issues due to a military deployment has caused the decrease in sales. The continued health decline is the reason for selling the franchise.
Growth opportunities
There is plenty of opportunity with franchise, we have been declining additional homes to clean because of our distraction to health within the family. We feel the growth is minimum of 2x within 2 years and 3-4x within 5 years.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Wife runs day to day and team cleaning, while husband focuses just on financial and administrative aspects of operations.
Additional Info
Currently using light industrial zoned home with 1/2 acre of land and plenty of parking with separate storage building onsite as franchise office. The house is 2000 SQ FT and has three bathrooms with 4 rooms, kitchen double office area, sitting area and large lobby. The franchise expenses includes a rental/mortgage expense for this property and can allow the owner to live at this location for free while running the business at the same location. The property can be purchase separately or in conjunction with the franchise for $399,000 on an as-is basis.
Asset Description
Towels, cleaning equipment (6 vacuums, mops, etc..), 2 months+ of cleaning chemicals, washer/dryer, buckets, and a 2021 Ford Edge company vehicle.
Inventory Description
shirts, aprons, gloves, jackets, hats, etc. all included with sale
Reason for Selling
Health issues
Why I Love My Franchise
Have been able to live rent free and run business from home. So much opportunity in San Antonio for growth, but medical issues are causing a distraction and end to this opportunity.
About The Maids
The Maids is a residential cleaning franchise founded in 1979 that operates over 300 locations across the US and Canada. The brand serves homeowners with recurring and one-time cleaning plans, delivered by trained employee teams from exclusive local territories. Its proprietary 22-Step Cleaning Process, a team-based approach developed from time and motion studies, is paired with patented backpack vacuums using HEPA filtration to remove allergens, dust, and pollutants.
The business model is built around recurring service relationships. The majority of cleans are regularly scheduled visits — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly — providing franchisees with a predictable, cash-based revenue stream. Work is carried out by employed cleaning teams rather than subcontractors, supporting consistent delivery across a territory.
The Maids positions itself at the premium end of the residential cleaning sector, focused on healthy-home outcomes for families with children, pets, and allergy sensitivities. The brand holds Mr. Clean® approval and has built brand recognition and a franchisee network across North America over more than 45 years.
Franchisee Support
The Maids' SMART Start system covers up to seven weeks of franchisee onboarding, including administrative operations, marketing, scheduling systems, and the brand's 22-Step Cleaning Process. The programme includes on-site team training at the franchisee's territory. The franchisor's team also sets up the operational technology package for daily scheduling and lead management. Ongoing support includes operational coaching, a central marketing programme, and field guidance from a dedicated support team. Resale buyers should confirm with The Maids what SMART Start training and technology access transfers to incoming ownership.
Brand Accolades & Awards
The Maids ranks No. 34 on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500, placing it among the most-recognised franchises across all categories. In 2024, the brand earned the No. 1 spot on Newsweek's America's Best Customer Service list in the house cleaning and maid service category, reflecting strong customer delivery across its network. The brand also holds Mr. Clean® approval, reinforcing its consumer-facing positioning in the residential cleaning market. Across its network, The Maids carries a 4.8-star customer review rating. Entrepreneur Magazine has consistently ranked The Maids among the top residential cleaning franchises.
Industry / Market
The US residential cleaning services industry is a multi-billion-dollar market driven by dual-income household growth, busier lifestyles, and a post-pandemic focus on indoor health and hygiene. The US Department of Commerce projects that up to 80% of two-income households will use outside cleaning services in coming years. An aging population adds further structural demand as older homeowners rely increasingly on professional help. Residential cleaning is a largely recurring business, with regular scheduled visits providing franchisees a stable revenue base. For resale buyers, the depth of a territory's recurring client roster is a key value driver.
Ideal Owner
The Maids suits owner-operators with strong people management and customer relationship skills rather than hands-on cleaning experience. Cleaning is delivered by employed teams, so the owner's primary focus is recruiting and retaining staff, managing client relationships, and overseeing daily scheduling. Prior cleaning industry knowledge is not required; franchisees typically come from corporate management, entrepreneurial, or military backgrounds. As a unit grows, the owner can transition toward a managerial role with a hired operations manager handling day-to-day staffing.