Step into ownership of a profitable, long-established residential cleaning franchise serving the growing Frederick and Northern Montgomery County markets. This business stands out in an industry known for high employee turnover—its field staff averages more than a decade of service, providing customers with trusted, consistent cleaning and exceptional service. With approximately 150 recurring clients, multiple service packages to meet household needs, and specialty offerings such as fast-drying carpet and tilt-in window cleaning, the company generates predictable, diversified revenue.
Backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand, the business benefits from strong systems, marketing support, and customer credibility while retaining the local touch of a dedicated team. Positioned in one of Maryland’s fastest-growing counties, the business offers immediate stability and significant potential for expansion, whether by adding recurring accounts, upselling specialty services, or selectively growing commercial contracts.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-run, trusted franchise business with a proven team, strong customer base, and clear pathways to growth.
- Asking Price:
- $422,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- $821,984
- Cash Flow:
- $139,678
Property Information
- Real Estate:
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Lease
- Lease Terms:
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Monthly Rent
$2.400,00
Square Units (Foot, Meter)
1,988
Lease Expiration Date
July 30, 2027, 9:00:00 PM
Terms Options
3% annual increase during renewal periods. $2,400 due at signing.
Business Operation
- Expansion Potential:
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The residential cleaning industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by rising household incomes, dual-income professional families, and an increasing preference for outsourcing home maintenance. Frederick County, in particular, is one of Maryland’s fastest-growing counties, expanding by more than 7% since 2020, which creates a larger pool of potential customers in the target demographic.
For this business, the most immediate growth opportunities include:
Expanding Recurring Residential Accounts – Increasing the proportion of households on weekly or bi-weekly service schedules has the greatest impact on predictable cash flow. With population growth and favorable demographics in the local market, there is ample room to add new recurring customers.
Upselling Specialty Services – Carpet cleaning, tilt-in window cleaning, and deep seasonal cleanings provide higher-margin revenue opportunities. Expanding the penetration of these services within the existing client base offers incremental growth with limited additional overhead.
Selective Commercial Accounts – While the company currently serves only a handful of condominium common areas and small professional offices, demand exists for reliable cleaning services among property managers and boutique office users. Carefully targeting these accounts can diversify revenue without straying far from the company’s operational model.
Enhanced Digital Marketing and Local Brand Visibility – Existing marketing efforts on Google, Yelp, and Nextdoor have proven effective, but increased investment in digital advertising, reputation management, and social media could capture a larger share of homeowners who actively search online for cleaning services.
Leveraging Franchise Support and National Branding – The Maids International continues to strengthen brand recognition through national advertising and franchisee support programs. Aligning closely with these initiatives can magnify local impact, especially when paired with the company’s strong reputation for trust and reliability.
Together, these opportunities point to scalable growth potential for a buyer who is prepared to invest in customer acquisition, strengthen recurring service adoption, and expand complementary offerings in a rapidly growing regional market.
The business presents multiple growth opportunities for both individual and strategic buyers. At the local level, the company can scale recurring residential accounts, increase the uptake of specialty services, and selectively add small commercial clients. These initiatives build on existing infrastructure, staff, and brand presence, allowing for growth without a proportional increase in overhead.
From a strategic buyer’s perspective, the business offers platform potential within the region and beyond. As an established franchisee of The Maids International with multiple territories in Frederick and Northern Montgomery Counties, the company already controls a significant operating footprint in a growing and demographically favorable market. A new owner could build upon this foundation by:
Multi-Territory Expansion – Leveraging the franchisor relationship to acquire additional nearby territories, creating operating synergies and expanding market share.
Roll-Up Strategy – Using this business as a hub for acquiring independent residential cleaning companies or smaller janitorial firms, consolidating them under The Maids’ brand and operational model.
Shared Services Platform – Centralizing marketing, administration, training, and staffing across multiple territories or acquired units to achieve economies of scale and improved margins.
Brand Differentiation – Capitalizing on The Maids’ reputation for professionalism and trust, positioning the company as the premium alternative to independent cleaners and small operators in the region.
In addition to organic and acquisition-driven growth, the business is well positioned to benefit from macroeconomic trends—particularly the rising demand for home services in expanding suburban areas and the ongoing professionalization of the cleaning industry. For a strategic buyer, these dynamics create an opportunity to establish a scalable, regionally dominant operation under a nationally recognized franchise brand.
- Competition / Market:
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The company competes primarily against two categories of providers in its market area. The first and most common competitors are local independent “mom-and-pop” cleaning services. These operators often work without formal licensing, bonding, or insurance. While they compete on price and flexibility, they generally cannot match the professionalism, reliability, and accountability of a nationally branded franchise. As a result, they appeal to a more price-sensitive segment of the market but present less of a threat to clients who prioritize trust, security, and consistency.
The second category includes other nationally recognized cleaning franchises with a presence in Maryland, such as Cleaning Authority, Merry Maids, Maid Brigade, Two Maids, and Molly Maid. These systems are professionally managed and compete for the same core customer base of dual-income households and busy professionals seeking dependable residential cleaning. Within this peer set, The Maids differentiates itself through its four-person team cleaning model, standardized processes, and strong national brand reputation, which emphasize efficiency, thoroughness, and trust.
Together, these dynamics position the company as a premium provider in its market—offering the professionalism of a national franchise while standing apart from both lower-cost independent operators and other franchise competitors through its unique service model and established local presence.
- Reasons for selling:
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Retiring
- Employees:
- 16
- Years established:
- 1998
Franchise Information
- Franchise opportunity:
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Franchise Resale
Other Information
- Support & training:
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2 Weeks
- Owner financing:
- Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.
- Financing available:
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Owner Financing Amount
$21.000,00
Owner Financing Interest
5.5%
Owner Financing Terms Months
24
Owner Financing Monthly Payment
$229,00
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- $40,853 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- $25,000 - included in the asking price
- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
