Merry Maids News

February 13, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids® has once again showcased its standing in the franchising world with its latest accomplishment in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® rankings.

Furthermore, Merry Maids’ inclusion in the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame underscores its sustained success and influential role in the industry, marking the brand as a benchmark for quality and innovation in the house cleaning sector.

“This honor reflects our enduring commitment to excellence in the franchise industry. Our focus has always been on empowering our franchisees with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. This recognition from Entrepreneur underscores the strength of our business model and the hard work and dedication of our entire network.” said Jean Grossman, president of Merry Maids.

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December 04, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids® is pleased to announce a successful franchise in Southwest Florida is expanding its reach. Mark and Lindsay Willard, longstanding Merry Maids franchisees, added Fort Myers and Cape Coral to their service area.

“We are thrilled to take over operations of Merry Maids in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Our goal is to revitalize the Merry Maids brand in these areas by maintaining the high standards of quality and service that we’re known for. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional cleaning services and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve.”

Mark and Lindsay Willard embarked on their Merry Maids journey in May 2014, initially serving the Naples area. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a commitment to providing unparalleled customer service, the Willards quickly established themselves as leaders in the cleaning indu…

October 06, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids® has been honored with a position on the Franchise Times 2023 Top 400 list.

"Being featured on the Franchise Times Top 400 list is a significant milestone for Merry Maids,” said Jean Grossman, Merry Maids’ president. “This recognition is not just a testament to our brand's growth but also a reflection of our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service. As we continue to expand, our focus remains on enhancing the lives of our customers through top-notch cleaning services."

The Franchise Times' Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest United States-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. It is a benchmark in the franchising sector, and for Merry Maids, the inclusion represents its relentless pursuit of setting the gold standard in home cleaning services.

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House Cleaning Franchise Named One of Entrepreneur’s Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

August 22, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids® earned a spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s inaugural ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners. The ranking, which appears in the July/August issue and on Entrepreneur online, highlights top franchise brands for prospective franchisees who are interested in multi-unit ownership, or existing franchisees looking to add to their portfolio. Merry Maids came in at No. 127.

“The ranking highlights the success of Merry Maids as a multi-unit franchise powerhouse,” said Jean Grossman, President of Merry Maids. “We’ve been helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams in a high-demand industry for decades. Entrepreneur’s honor showcases the strength of our brand and the potential it offers for people interested in pursuing multi-unit ownership to achieve their financial and lif…

Merry Maids Congratulates David Cantu on New Territory

August 03, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - David Cantu, a longtime franchisee of Merry Maids purchased an additional territory in the San Antonio, Texas area.

Merry Maids of San Antonio has been devoted to giving people more time to enjoy life in the historic Texas metropolitan area for nearly 30 years. The location now provides cleaning services to the entire central and northern portions of Bexar County in San Antonio.

“We strive to pursue excellence by creating a family atmosphere at our location and honor God in all we do,” Cantu said. “I’m excited to continue serving customers in the San Antonio market.”

Cantu added the new territory to expand his reach in the San Antonio market. He is exploring opening a second Merry Maids storefront in the northern area of Bexar County.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Merry Maids has been deliv…

Veteran Merry Maids Franchisee Expands Territory

May 25, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids is welcoming a new city. Residents of Dalton, Georgia, will soon be able to access a cleaning service.

Merry Maids of Dalton is on track to open by May 1. Longtime franchisee Tara Brackett teamed up with her husband, Wesley Brackett, to expand their business and introduce the Merry Maids brand to more customers. The couple looks forward to giving people more time to enjoy life with a trusted cleaning company to take care of their housework.

Tara Brackett started her career with Merry Maids 20 years ago when she purchased her Rome, Georgia, location from family after college graduation. Prior to joining forces with Tara, Wesley worked as a civil engineer.  He turned to Merry Maids to help his wife create a legacy for their children and to find work-life balance. In addition to Dalton and Cartersville, the couple’s latest territory…

Veteran Merry Maids franchise renews commitment in Lorain, Ohio

May 12, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, Georgia - Merry Maids announced today the renewal of a franchise agreement in Lorain, Ohio, for five more years. As part of the deal, residents of Lorain will continue to be able to access a cleaning service within the residential and commercial services industry.

Merry Maids of Lorain, Medina, and Cuyahoga, Ohio, renewed its commitment to Lorain in April. Franchisees Rebecca and Ryan Sullivan look forward to continuing to give people more time to enjoy life with a trusted cleaning company to take care of their housework.

“Merry Maids provides a valuable service to our customers. As a mother of two young children with a thriving business, I understand the importance of living now and cleaning less,” said Rebecca Sullivan. “Our customers are part of my community. We take pride in giving them time to spend wi…

April 28, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA – Merry Maids welcomes a new franchise to its network. Residents of northern Tucson, Arizona, will be able to access a cleaning service that is consistently ranked within the residential and commercial services industry.

Merry Maids of Tucson North is slated to open by June. New franchisees Karina Celaya, Kevin Boesen, and Cindy Boesen look forward to giving people more time to enjoy life with a trusted cleaning company to take care of their housework.

Merry Maids is part of ServiceMaster Brands, a leading provider of residential and commercial cleaning, restoration, and moving services.

Kevin Boesen spent the past 17 years running a pharmaceutical business in the Tucson area. He was exploring new business opportunities and learned about Merry Maids after a positive review from his financial institution. As part of the franchise deal, Kevin partnered with his wife Cindy, and longtime fri…

Merry Maids welcomes three TWO MEN AND A TRUCK owners to its network

April 14, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids welcomes a new franchise to its network. Residents of Macon, Georgia, will be able to access cleaning service that is consistently ranked within the residential and commercial services industry.

Merry Maids of Macon is expected to open within the next two months. New franchisees Kirk Phillips, Richard Rivera, and Johnathan Cuttino look forward to giving people more time to enjoy life, with a trusted cleaning company to take care of their housework.

Merry Maids is part of ServiceMaster Brands, a provider of residential and commercial cleaning, restoration, and moving services. The new franchisees met while they worked for another ServiceMaster Brands company, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. After working their way up the ranks at the moving franchise, they launched their own locations in Utah, North Carolina, and Georgia. Jo…

January 18, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Atlanta, GA - Merry Maids is proud to be recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. 

“We are honored to be recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list,” said Tim Arpin, Vice President of Franchise Development for Service Master Brands. “Rankings like these are a testament to the hard work our franchise owners put in every day to provide top-notch cleaning services for our customers.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ra…

Over the course of 40 years, Merry Maids has grown into one of the largest residential home cleaning franchises in the U.S., and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work and dedication of our franchise owners. With the help of our advanced systems and unrivaled support, they have made our name one of the most recognized and trusted in the cleaning industry.

Though we have countless awards and recognitions and our company history speaks volumes, we believe nothing is more powerful than hearing from the people who work hard every day to make it all possible. Check out some of the testimonials from our cleaning franchise owners below, as they can give you valuable insight into our company, our process, and our success.

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