2026 FDD Issued Apr 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Two Maids Franchise Cost (2026)
Two Maids’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists an initial franchise fee of $19,950 (Item 5). Item 7 prints 3 different totals ($93,440 – $149,890; $83,440 – $139,890; $93,440 – $139,890) that do not reconcile with the listed expense lines, so a cleared cost range is not available. This record was published provisionally before independent verification was complete. Read the printed lines and the unresolved difference.
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- Total investment
- See Item 7Printed Item 7 total; does not reconcile
- Franchise fee
- $19.9KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 5% – 6% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% – 3% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Two Maids
The standard territory has separate initial franchise and territory fees, so the payment to the franchisor is a large part of Item 7 startup costs. A conversion of an existing cleaning business may receive a discount on the territory fee. The cover and Item 7 table disagree on the low conversion investment total; both printed figures are shown in the source note until the franchisor clarifies them.
Ongoing obligations under Item 6 combine percentage remittances with mandatory monthly minimums. The brand assesses 5% – 6% of Gross Revenue in continuing royalties alongside 2% – 3% of Gross Revenue for brand marketing, subject to monthly dollar floors and required local digital advertising expenditures.
Item 19 groups franchised territories open at least two full years into performance quintiles. The highest quintile and lowest quintile have materially different gross revenue figures, so a result from the leading group cannot stand in for the entire sample. The FDD does not provide one broad all-territory average for the fee model.
Item 20 shows 184 franchised territories and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025. The system opened 51 territories that year while 11 exited. Calculated multi-year growth and exit rates remain withheld until the source check is complete.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Two Maids?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $19,950 for Two Maids. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 14–15) states a $19,950 initial franchise fee and a $40,000 initial territory fee for the first territory. Veterans, active service members, and their spouses qualify for a 15% discount on both fees ($16,958 and $34,000). A second territory purchased at the same time has a $30,000 territory fee; later territories have the then-current initial territory fee. For an approved conversion of an existing residential cleaning business, the initial territory fee may be reduced by 10% of prior-year gross revenue, capped at $10,000. The FDD states that these fees are non-refundable.
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Two Maids, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Two Maids franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21.
The printed totals or listed expenses below do not reconcile. These are the amounts the FDD prints, not a source-cleared investment range. Read the source note before using any budget figure.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $19,950 | $19,950 |
| Initial Territory Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Lease, Utility and Security Deposit | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Leasehold Improvement Decorating Cost | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment, Computer System, Software, Fax, Printer, Phones | $2,500 | $9,800 |
| Uniforms | $750 | $750 |
| Telephone/Communication System | $140 | $140 |
| Opening Inventory | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Business Licenses | $100 | $500 |
| Insurance | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Legal and Accounting | $0 | $2,500 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $750 | $2,250 |
| Signage – Interior/Exterior signs | $250 | $1,500 |
| Local Advertising Start-Up Program Fee | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Standard territory in Item 7 (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 22) | $93,440 | $149,890 |
| Conversion franchise on FDD cover (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 1) | $83,440 | $139,890 |
| Conversion total in Item 7 table (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 22) | $93,440 | $139,890 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 5 cleaning records without a source-review hold is $203,950.
Item 7 (PDF pages 21–23) lists the standard-territory expenses in this table; they sum to its printed $93,440–$149,890 total. The FDD cover (PDF page 1) gives a conversion investment of $83,440–$139,890, while the Item 7 table (PDF page 22) prints $93,440–$139,890. The table includes a conversion discount of $0–$10,000; this record preserves both printed conversion totals pending source clarification. The table describes an approximately 1,500–2,000 square-foot leased commercial office or warehouse; a later note describes 1,200–1,800 square feet.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Two Maids charge? (Item 6)
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16.
Item 6 of Two Maids’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Royalty Fee | 5% – 6% of Gross Revenue | Every period | 6.0% of Gross Revenue on the first $83,300 per month, and 5.0% on Gross Revenue exceeding $83,300. Subject to minimum monthly royalties of $500 in months 7–12 and $1,500 per month thereafter (no minimum during the first six months). The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| National Advertising Fund | 2% – 3% of Gross Revenue | Every period | Greater of 2% of Gross Revenue or $500 per month per territory. The franchisor may increase the contribution rate up to 3% of Gross Revenue. The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. The minimum may rise annually by up to the Consumer Price Index increase. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Technology Fee | $650 per month | Every period | $650 per month for the first territory, and $200 per month for each additional territory. The technology fee may rise by up to 3% annually. The technology fee may rise by up to 3% annually. The technology fee may rise by up to 3% annually. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Local Advertising Services Program Fee | $2,500 – $3,000 per month | Every period | Mandatory managed digital advertising spend of at least $3,000 per month during the first six months, and $2,500 per month thereafter. The franchisor may retain a management fee of the greater of $300 or 10% of monthly advertising spend. The franchisor may retain a management fee of the greater of $300 or 10% of monthly advertising spend. The franchisor may retain a management fee of the greater of $300 or 10% of monthly advertising spend. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Additional Territory Fee | Varies | When it applies | The then-current initial territory fee for a later territory; Item 5 states $30,000 for a second territory bought simultaneously with the first. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| National Account Fees | Varies | When it applies | Negotiated by program; may be a fee or a percentage of the job for National Account leads. Participation may be declined. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Encroachment Payment | 100% of Gross Sales in another franchisee territory | When it applies | 100% of gross sales made in another franchisee’s territory in violation of the franchise agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Fees on Transfer | Varies | When it applies | On a sale to a new franchisee, the greater of $5,000 per territory or 6% of the sale price, capped at $50,000. On a sale to an existing franchisee, $5,000 per territory, capped at $50,000. No fee applies to assignment to a corporate entity the owner controls. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Transfer Lead Referral Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $15,000, or the amount of a third-party broker fee, when the buyer was already in the franchisor’s sale database. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Additional Territory Fee | Varies | When it applies | The then-current initial territory fee for a later territory; Item 5 states $30,000 for a second territory bought simultaneously with the first. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Insufficient Funds or Late Payment Fee | $300 – $500 | When it applies | Currently $300, subject to change but capped at $500 per occurrence. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Late Reporting Administrative Fee | $300 – $500 | When it applies | Currently $300, subject to change but capped at $500 per occurrence. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Convention Fee | Varies | When it applies | Varies by venue and location, capped at $2,000 annually. Attendance at the annual convention is mandatory; travel, accommodation, and meals are additional. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Optional Meetings and Trainings | Varies | When it applies | Generally $100–$1,500, plus travel, accommodation, and some meals; no more than $1,500 per person per day. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Additional Training Requested by You | Varies | When it applies | Currently $250 per day, plus travel and expenses; no more than $1,500 per person per day. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Cost of inspection or audit, capped at $10,000, in the specified cases of inadequate reporting or records or a 5% or greater understatement. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Insurance | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of the franchisor’s costs if the franchisee fails to obtain required insurance. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs and attorney fees if the franchisee breaches the agreement and the franchisor prevails in arbitration or litigation. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of costs and expenses related to certain claims against the franchisor. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | On unauthorized abandonment, the average monthly royalty and national advertising contributions during the preceding 12 full months (or shorter operating period) multiplied by the months left in the agreement term. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
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Two Maids startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 6 applies tiered royalties and monthly minimums, a national advertising minimum, local advertising spending that changes after startup, and other conditional charges. One annual sales figure cannot calculate these obligations accurately. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Two Maids franchised outlet history
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 68.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 184 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 24 | 5 | 118 | — |
| 2024 | 118 | 32 | 6 | 144 | — |
| 2025 | 144 | 51 | 11 | 184 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
13 units changed owners in 2025.
Table 3 discloses franchised outlet movements across all states. In each year, opening additions minus combined terminations and cessations reconcile with net outlet counts.
How much do Two Maids franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 51.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports top quintile average gross revenues for territories open 2+ years of $1,085,621 (2025, 19 top performing territories open 2+ years as of December 31, 2025). Two Maids’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Two Maids franchise agreement term?
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 45.
The standard Two Maids franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
10-year initial term with two consecutive 5-year renewal terms subject to good standing, compliance with operational standards, signing the then-current franchise agreement, and paying the renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Two Maids franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Two Maids 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 31.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: within 180 days.
This is the FDD's required opening deadline, subject to an agreed extension; it is not a typical-opening estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Two Maids
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- How much does it cost to open a Two Maids franchise?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD prints a standard-territory total and separate conversion-franchise totals, and the conversion figures on the cover and in the Item 7 table do not match. While that conflict is under source review, this page lists each printed total in the Item 7 section instead of one range. The estimate includes the $19,950 initial franchise fee, territory acquisition costs, equipment and initial working capital.
- What revenue does Two Maids disclose?
- Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports gross revenue by quintile for franchised territories open at least two full years. It does not state one broad average across all qualifying territories. These figures are gross billings, not owner profit.
- What are the ongoing royalties and marketing fees for Two Maids?
- Franchisees remit 5% – 6% of Gross Revenue of Gross Revenue as a continuing royalty fee and 2% – 3% of Gross Revenue toward the national advertising fund, both subject to monthly minimum requirements, in addition to technology and local advertising fees.
- How did the Two Maids outlet count change?
- According to Item 20, the system reported 184 franchised outlets. During 2025, it opened 51 locations and recorded 11 exits. Calculated multi-year growth and exit rates are withheld until the FDD source check is complete.
Sources
Two Maids Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 14
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 21
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 49
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 68
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 45
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. The FDD cover and Item 7 print different conversion-investment lows; sourceReview retains the conflict and this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 1, 2026).
- October 22, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.