Buying a Merry Maids begins with an initial cost of $67,500 for small markets and $81,500 for larger markets. The franchise fee ranges from $37,500 to $51,500 and includes the initial cleaning and equipment package, existing customer base, recognizable brand with in-market, potential accelerated ramp-up to growth and more. Merry Maids does offer a 20% discount off the initial franchise fee for military veterans and 15% for minorities.