You may have many questions when starting a partnership. If you’re interested in partnering with us, we invite you to visit our website to get a good understanding of who we are and what we have to offer prospective partners. It’s important that you are a great fit for Safeguard Maid, and that we are a great fit for you.
Here is a list of frequently asked questions prospective partners often have, along with answers.
Reach out to our maid Partners development team at (252) 368 4561.
The Safeguard Maid partnership provides an opportunity for prospective candidates to become part of a growing industry.
Financing is available for well qualified candidates who seek partnerships with Safeguard Maid.
We have different equipment packages depending on your partnership agreement.
Yes. We provide local ongoing support. We will be with you through the whole process.
You will need space to store your supplies.
No due to our partnership agreement.
The Safeguard franchise provides home cleaning services directly to residential customers. We have advanced processes and proven techniques that set us apart from our competition, and our name recognition gives us an additional advantage.
The initial cost of the Safeguard franchise fee is $37,500-51,500. We offer various discounts off the initial franchise fee for veterans, minorities, women, or cash buyers. In general, a new franchise should have access to $50,000 – broken down as $10,300 down payment, and $30,000 in working capital – for the investment. Please note the working capital should be liquid assets (stocks, bonds, 401K, and cash) and will ensure the business is properly funded at the time of startup.
The equipment package is included in the initial franchisee fee.
Yes. New franchise owners participate in a 2-week training course in the first week is focused on cleaning 101 and the A Z’s of Safeguard. The next week is focused on the application learned in the first week as well as business planning. Key areas of development include People, Customers, Business Strategy, Marketing, and Sales.
You will be assigned a Business Development Consultant (BDC), whose focus will be on helping your business grow. Your BDC has vast business experience and his or her interaction with our franchisees will make your BDC your key point of contact with Safeguard. Safeguard will also provide Sales and Marketing support. We understand the importance of having a well-recognized and well-respected brand name. The above are but a few examples of the support you will receive from Safeguard in your business. Visit our support page for more.
you do not own adequate office space, you must lease an office. We recommend an office and warehouse space (of a minimum 450-1800 square feet) for the business. This allows room for team huddles in the morning and equipment and supply drop off.
Still have some questions? Reach out to us today at (252) 368-4561.
The marketing territory is the area awarded for your franchise to operate. In the Safeguard franchise, the territory is exclusive. You are allowed to market outside your territory in an open market, but be aware that if the territory is sold and you have not purchased said territory you do forfeit those customers to the new owner.
Yes, there are weekly minimums based on the size of your territory. During your first year, there are no minimums to give you time to get the business up and running.
The fees established for the business are as follows:
The franchise agreement is good for five years, at which time a franchisee in good standing can renew.
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