Merry Maids boosts services,
products offered to franchisees
Merry Maids, the
Memphis, TN-based maid service franchise, has added
window cleaning to the list of services provided by its
franchisees. "Window cleaning is a service not
always provided by residential cleaning companies,"
said a company spokeswoman. "Anyone can wash
windows, but professional window cleaning requires
special tools and techniques. Merry Maids franchises
train team members to get the job done right, saving
customers time and trouble." Joy Flora, president of
Merry Maids, called the new service, "an attractive
addition to our overall operation. Customers can rely on
Merry Maids for all of their housecleaning needs, without
having to find someone else to do windows." In other
news at Merry Maids, the company has launched a new line
of Power Clean Solutions after two years of research and
development. The reformulated product line includes
solutions for multiple surfaces, grease, soap scum,
toilets, floors and marble. The company has also formed a
strategic partnership with Murphy's Oil Soap, giving
Merry Maids franchisees the option to purchase Murphy's
at a discount rate to supplement their cleaning arsenal.
In return, Merry Maids cleaning teams are leaving free
samples of Murphy's and coupons in their customers'
homes, while discounts for Merry Maids services are being
offered on Murphy's bottle labels.
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The Seminar Pitch: A Real Curve Ball (continued)
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