Merry Maids, ServiceMaster Clean, ServiceMaster Restore, and Two Men and a Truck earn recognition as top industry performers
ATLANTA, Georgia (January 12, 2023) – ServiceMaster has four brands recognized among the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2023 Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as a critical go-to guide for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® includes four brands that have been consistently on the list for more than a decade:
- ServiceMaster Restore , a residential and commercial disaster restoration franchise, earned a ranking of #94 . They have also been listed as the fastest-growing franchise, global franchise, and top franchise for less than $100,000. The brand has ranked in the Franchise 500 for more than 40 years.
- Two Men and a Truck , a moving company and junk removal service, ranked #134 on the list and #1 in the moving and junk removal services category. They have also been listed as a top global franchise, top franchise for veterans, and top franchise for less than $150,000. The brand has a 10-year history of earning a top 500 ranking.
- Merry Maids , a house cleaning franchise, ranked #119 on the 2023 list. The brand has also been listed as a top global franchise and top franchise for less than $100,000. The brand has ranked in the Franchise 500 for more than 40 years.
- ServiceMaster Clean , a commercial cleaning franchise, earned its debut on the list with a ranking of #204 .
"We are truly honored to have three brands continue to rank on this prestigious list and to have added another brand to that ranking this year," says Greg Weller, Chief Executive Officer of ServiceMaster Brands. "We are a high-standard brand and that is thanks to our incredible franchisees and our supportive team at the home base. This is an important industry ranking and it inspires us to continue the hard work that earned us these positions."
A total of 1,321 brands applied for this year's listing, representing a total of 646,484 units opened and operating as of July 31, 2022, with 38% of brands making the ranking.
“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. ServiceMaster's multiple positions on the ranking are a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
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About ServiceMaster:
ServiceMaster® Brands® is a leading franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation industries. Founded in 1929, the company is home to over 3,200 franchisees across 4,600+ locations serving over 1,000,000 homes and businesses each year. ServiceMaster was founded with a deep commitment to integrity and customer service and does business under seven brands today across 50 states and nine countries that generate more than $3.5B in system-wide sales: ServiceMaster Restore®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, Aftermath Services®, Indoor Science. While each brand maintains a distinct identity, we share a commitment to our mission to make everyday heroes more heroic. Visit www.servicemaster.com to learn more.