Molly Maid franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Molly Maid franchise fee is $14,900 and the total initial investment ranges from $139,900 to $197,200, with about $30,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Molly Maid FDD.
What are the Molly Maid franchise fees and investment?
The Molly Maid franchise requires a franchise fee of $14,900 and a total initial investment of $139,900 to $197,200. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $14,900 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $139,900 to $197,200 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $30,000 |
| US locations | 448 |
| Industry | Home Services (Residential Cleaning) |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Franchising since | 1984 |
How does the Molly Maid investment compare with other home services franchises?
Molly Maid's minimum investment of $139,900 is above the median minimum investment of $112,373 across the 516 home services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 179 of the other 515 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $14,900 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, Molly Maid belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Molly Maid FDD?
Verify six parts of the Molly Maid Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Molly Maid discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Molly Maid?
These home services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Molly Maid:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| House Doctors | $65,000 | $139,850 to $191,000 |
| That 1 Painter | $59,000 | $139,750 to $189,000 |
| Surface Experts | $75,000 to $110,000 | $140,340 to $227,475 |
| Kitchen Wise | $65,000 | $139,100 to $198,000 |
| The Glass Guru | $49,500 to $199,500 | $140,805 to $369,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Molly Maid franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Molly Maid franchise ranges from $139,900 to $197,200, including a franchise fee of $14,900, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Molly Maid franchise?
Molly Maid lists a minimum of about $30,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Molly Maid locations are there?
Molly Maid reported 448 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Molly Maid been franchising?
Molly Maid started offering franchises in 1984 after the company was founded in 1984.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Molly Maid and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Molly Maid. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.