Fantastic Services and Merry Maids are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Merry Maids has the lower minimum investment at £14,985, compared with £19,000 for Fantastic Services. Merry Maids is the older brand, established in 1979. Merry Maids operates the larger UK network with 1,600 outlets versus 530.
| Fact | Fantastic Services | Merry Maids |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £19,000 | £14,985 |
| Founded | 2009 | 1979 |
| UK outlets | 530 | 1600 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Merry Maids is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £14,985 compared with £19,000 for Fantastic Services. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
Merry Maids is the older brand, established in 1979, while Fantastic Services was founded in 2009.
Merry Maids runs the larger UK network with 1,600 outlets compared with 530 for Fantastic Services.
Fantastic Services and Merry Maids both include training for new franchisees.
Fantastic Services financing: Third Party. Merry Maids financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.