Mr. Rooter vs Merry Maids: franchise cost side by side

Merry Maids is the cheaper of the two to open, from $126,875; Mr. Rooter starts at $152,900.

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Merry Maids is the cheaper to open, from $126,875.

Mr. Rooter starts at $152,900, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.

From each FDD	Mr. Rooter	Merry Maids
Total cost to open	$152,900 to $298,675	$126,875 to $169,325
Upfront fee	$42,500	$55,000
Royalty (ongoing fee)	6% of gross sales, with monthly minimums	7% of gross sales (lower at higher sales)
Marketing fund	2% of gross sales, with monthly minimums	1.3% of gross sales
Published sales	$2,093,531 a year (average of 193 locations, 2025)	$439,243 a year (average of 414 locations, 2025)
Outlets	238 franchised, 2 company	684 franchised, 0 company
Year filed	2026	2026

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Every brand's fee, royalty and Item 7 range is also in one table you can download: the franchise fee comparison.

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