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Molly Maid
Cash Required: $30,000 Total Investment: $150,000 Full Time: Yes Part Time: No Home Office: No Enjoy incredible freedom and potential with exploding customer demand! Our franchise owners don't clean homes. We train you how to recruit, train, motivate, and manage your employees to do the cleaning. We offer franchisees a winning combination of people, technology, and our proven system to help you reach your growth potential. You'll work on weekdays only. The initial investment is small. And you'll enjoy the backing of a company that has won numerous awards and offers everything you need to get your business off the ground as well as continuing support for the lifetime of your business. |
Turning a Needed Service into a Rewarding Business.
When Melissa Farrar and her husband decided to purchase a franchise, they did their homework and researched the market. They discovered that there was a need for a home-cleaning service in their Tennessee community. They investigated several franchises and agreed that Molly Maid was the best fit, particularly with Melissa's background in financial services and hotel management.
"Molly Maid was the most professional organization we explored: their support programs were what we needed, their systems were cutting edge and we knew our employees would be proud to wear their uniforms," said Melissa. "Plus, the Molly Maid franchise allowed me and a partner to manage the business while my husband continued to work full time in his job."
Melissa and her husband purchased their Molly Maid franchise in October, 1993. "It's working out great," said Melissa. "The hours and the flexibility make it a very family-friendly business, and 'lifestyle' was a very important consideration when we evaluated franchise opportunities. Molly Maid is a Monday through Friday operation and we don't work nights or weekends. That makes our business very attractive to potential employees, too."
Hard Work Pays Off For The Farrars.
Melissa has embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and is driven to grow the business. "We have 45 employees, including a strong office team." said Melissa, "Today, I can attend company leadership conferences and know that my team will take care of business because of the comprehensive training programs that Molly Maid offers and the attention to customer service that's at the heart of everything we do."
What does it take to manage a successful Molly Maid franchise? According to someone who knows, "You must be a people person. Much of what I do is building relationships with clients and employees. Additionally, we have many ties to our community and are very visible," said Melissa.
A Supportive Corporate Office is Key.
One of the many benefits to purchasing and owning a franchise is the support you receive from the corporate office. But, not all franchisors are alike. Make sure you choose a franchise that offers you the degree of expertise, support, and freedom that you desire. For Melissa, Molly Maid's corporate team has been ideal. "The home office is very supportive! They are a very patient and cooperative and guide us through their programs, and what's best, they take their time to answer our questions," said Melissa. "Over past 12+ years, Molly Maid has provided us with many new and helpful business-building and sales tools. At the same time, they have given us a lot of freedom. We can pick and choose who we want to use in terms of vendors. This freedom is a huge benefit for us. Plus, Regional Service Managers touch base with us on a regular basis, so we never feel alone."
"I highly recommend Molly Maid to anyone who enjoys dealing with people. It is truly a rewarding experience!" concluded Melissa.
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