Molly Maid Franchisee Gene Sunnen at the 2008 Convention in San Diego, CA.
Gene Sunnen owns Molly Maid of East Bay Hills, Calif, and has enjoyed eight consecutive years receiving Diamond Certified’s independent stamp of approval for quality. He has alos received numerous accolades during his franchise ownership from the leader in residential cleaning service.
“One of our mottos is, only the best for business, only the best employees, and only the best for customers,” said Sunnen.
To deliver on that motto, his company takes the time to check employees’ backgrounds and make sure employees are a good fit for his business.
“We don’t expect anyone to be perfect – we just expect everybody to give their best effort and work up to the standards we continue to set. We also believe in having fun while working hard,” said Sunnen. “This doesn’t mean you’ll see us dancing around your home, but it does mean that our employees are good-natured and genuinely enjoy their work in addition to being professional in appearance and demeanor.”
Sunnen’s background in customer service and experience in management provided the perfect stepping stone to his venture into business ownership. These skills developed in his previous corporate life transferred to help him build his business to some of the company’s highest levels by pleasing the customers in his territory for more than 10 years. The typical Molly Maid business is based on 90 percent of repeat customers. This model helped make Sunnen and many other owners very successful. Just three years after franchising with Molly Maid, Sunnen received the coveted Franchisee of the Year Award in recognition of his top performance.
Molly Maid delivers high-quality, customized cleaning service to our customers, and employs home service professionals who are insured and bonded, so you don’t have to worry about having our employees enter your home.
For franchise owners like Sunnen and others across the United States, Molly Maid has offered the opportunity to enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a recognized brand and the ability to give back through the Ms. Molly Foundation. The Home Office team partners with franchise owners to win in the ever-evolving marketplace and offers numerous opportunities to get involved through franchisee committees and interactive, educational webinars and face-to-face meetings throughout the year.
If you have experience managing others and enjoy working with customers and building those relationships, franchising with Molly Maid may be right for you. Find out more on our website and complete a short request to obtain additional information about available territories and opportunities.
Molly Maid Included In Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 at No. 81!
Molly Maid has been a frequent flier in Entrepreneur Magazine’s coveted Franchise 500 listing. In the January 2010 edition, Molly Maid improved 23 points over 2009 and is now ranked at No. 81. Last year, Molly Maid celebrated its 25th year offering businesses throughout the U.S. and fared far better during the difficult economy than several competitors and other industries.
Molly Maid franchise owners are attracted to this business because of the repeat revenue and high number of customer referrals. The predictable flow of income is great and doesn’t suffer the ups and downs of seasonality. An almost equal quality existing owners share with candidates during investigation is the desirable lifestyle they enjoy, and wouldn’t give Corporate America a second glance after the flexibililty offered.
After 25 years, Molly Maid has built impressive brand recognition with the signature navy blue cars, yet there’s still fantastic opportunities available in popular metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, Boston, Long Island, Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
To find out more about franchising with the leader in residential cleaning and benefiting from a proven operating model with best in class franchise support, visit our website.
Franchise Owner Tim Rixtine saw an opportunity to reach more Bloomington residents with Molly Maid cleaning service when a long-time competitor closed their doors. The Bloomington Pentagraph recently featured a story on the business expansion noting the deal also saved a few local jobs, and brought several others to the area.
In our 25 years, we’ve watched our market grow. The dual-income family needs us more than ever. Professional singles and seniors too. Our service is in high-demand and we customize what we provide to meet the needs of each customer. When you’re focus is helping people, every person becomes a potential customer.
Look around. Americans are frantically busy and overworked. Downtime is at a premium and we crave more manageable lives. The fastest growing segments of our population – two-income families and retired couples – are precisely those without the time or energy to clean. We give busy people just like you more time with families, friends and their favorite activities. It’s no surprise that home cleaning franchises are booming businesses.
To find out more about franchising with Molly Maid, take five minutes and answer a confidential questionairre.
Molly Maid Franchise Owner Kate Donnelly Explains the 5 Days of Holiday Cleaning.
Molly Maid franchise owners have been out sharing their secrets to prepare homes for incoming guests and holiday time visitors! Las Vegas Franchisee Kate Donnelly just appeared on the ABC affiliate in her market to discuss the five day countdown to cleaning your home.
First day: Porch, foyer, entryway and central closet
Concentrate on clearing up and organizing clutter. Wipe clean glass doors, light fixtures and doorways and knobs. Vacuum or sweep floor, mop if necessary.
Second day: Bedrooms, Hallways, Stairs
Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, nooks and crannies. Wipe down doorways, furniture, and knickknacks. Vacuum floor especially under the bed, along the baseboards and under the furniture. Mop floor if necessary. Lay out fresh linens and towels in the guest bedroom(s).
Third day: Bathrooms
Dust top to bottom including light fixtures and vents. Disinfect toilet, tub, shower, bathroom surfaces. Wipe clean cabinets, doorway(s) and knickknacks. Wipe clean sink, mirror. Vacuum and mop. Replace shower liner(s).
Fourth day: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room
Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents. Wipe clean doorways mantels, furniture, inside and out of cabinets and knickknacks. Vacuum furniture, along baseboards and under furniture. Mop if necessary.
Fifth day: Kitchen
Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents. Wipe clean stove, fridge, microwave, small appliances cabinets, counters and sink. Wipe clean cabinets, islands, racks. Vacuum and mop the floor.
“Everyone is crunched for time these days and spending 10 hours cleaning your house at the last-minute is no way to start off the Christmas holiday,” said Kristi Mailloux, President of Molly Maid, Inc. “By breaking down the household tasks into five easy days, the holidays will be a little less stressful for everyone.”
Molly Maid Franchise Owner Patrick Sager Pins His New Business Location On the Molly Maid Home Office Map
Patrick and Barbara Sager opened their Molly Maid franchise business in mid-September 2009 and Patrick was recently interviewed by the 2009.11.03.QuadCommunityPress to discuss his decision. Patrick said he was unfulfilled in his corporate information technology position in the health care industry. Selecting a business opportunity that would provide personal satisfaction was important and cemented his decision to pursue Molly Maid, where he now services NW Ramsey and SE Anoka Counties, Minnesota.
The Molly Maid franchise opportunity has differentiating qualities including green cleaning and the Ms. Molly Foundation. Ms. Molly has helped raised awareness and funds for victims of domestic violence since 1996.
Molly Maid’s attractive franchising opportunity has attracted people with varying backgrounds over our 25 years of helping others own their own business. Among our owners’ previous professions are a letter carrier, police officer, fitness instructor, pastor, member of the Coast Guard and a neurologist. While the career titles are diverse, the common denominator is a passion for independence, balanced with the desire for a strong support system.
Successful Molly Maid franchise owners share the following characteristics:
- Customer-service oriented
- Experienced manager
- Effective delegator
- “Can-do” problem solver
- Results- and success-driven
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
To find out more about our opportunity, visit our website.
Nashville Molly Maid Franchisees Raise Awareness & Funds for Domestic Violence Victims
Across the Molly Maid system, franchise owners are participating in efforts to Make Every Clean Count! October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Molly Maid franchise owners in the Nashville, Tenn. area are doing their part to give back. Bill Foley owns Molly Maid of Rutherford County and sits on the Ms. Molly Board of Directors. Scott and Melissa Farrar are owners of Molly Maid of S. Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties.
Molly Maid doing its part to help clean up domestic violence
October 16, 1:10 PM Nashville Teen Relationships Examiner Kecia Burcham
Molly Maid isn’t just about cleaning house! The Molly Maid franchise is definitely doing its part to clean up some of the mess domestic violence leaves in our communities. During October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several Nashville franchises are participating in the “Making a Difference Drive”; an effort to bring assistance to local victims of domestic violence.
Our teens are particularly vulnerable to this tragedy as they are often victims of domestic violence and/or witnesses to it. When domestic violence is part of life in the home, teens, due to their age, often have little recourse until someone in authority steps in or steps out. Families are often left homeless, frightened and all too often, unprotected. Violence in the home as well as dating violence can scar for life. Teens are left with very skewed ideas about love and relationships and they often go on to repeat the cycles they know.
During the month of October, a portion of the proceeds from each cleaning will be donated to the Ms. Molly Foundation. Ms. Molly is a non-profit charity which provides assistance to local domestic violence shelters and organizations across the country. Many franchises are also collecting pantry and toiletry items as well as holding candlelight vigils.
“Nearly one in four women is affected by domestic violence, and all too often, these women are forced to leave their homes and relocate with none of their belongings,” said Molly Maid President Kristi Mailloux. “Giving back to the communities we service is a core belief of Molly Maid, and we predict that this year’s ‘Making a Difference Drive’ will be the most successful yet.”
With the fall weather approaching and closets being re-organized, it’s a wonderful time for a big ole house cleaning. Why not give Molly Maid a call, and help out a cause right here in your community?
Local franchises who are participating in the drive are listed below: For even more information on how to participate or to contribute to the foundation, visit www.mollymaid.com/foundation
MOLLY MAID of Rutherford County, Bill Foley
661 Fitzhugh Blvd, Suite 137
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-220-2005
MOLLY MAID of S. Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties, Scott & Melissa Farrar
128 Holiday Court, Suite 114
Franklin, TN 37067
615-794-0200
931-840-8558
Ashley Doherty in a video promoting the Ms. Molly Foundation
Great news! Molly Maid of Hamilton County’s Ashley Doherty appeared on WDEF News 12 with Holly Ashley of Partnership for Families, Children & Adults to bring attention to National Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Holly Ashley talked about Partnership’s ability to assist victims and shared warning signs for family and friends to identify someone who may be emotionally or physically abused. Doherty’s Molly Maid business donates $1 of every cleaning during October to the shelter and has just signed on to donate a dime for every cleaning year-round to make sure every clean counts!
Doherty worked on a campy video to promote supporting the Ms. Molly Foundation, which is Molly Maid’s non-profit charity who is on a mission to raise money for domestic violence shelters across the country.
Every October, Molly Maid franchise owners declare their support of local shelters and donate a portion of every cleaning they complete to the effort. Some owners go above and beyond and provide complimentary cleaning service to their shelters, host fund-raising events and find creative ways like Ashley’s video to raise awareness for this cause.
If you are interested in supporting the Ms. Molly Foundation, please visit our website to find out more!
Molly Maid Franchise Owners John and Lisa Allard Recognized as No. 1 House Cleaning Service
Lisa and John Allard
The votes are in, and just like clockwork, Style’s 5th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards are back! This year, the results rolled in with high anticipation and fierce competition in California. In the house cleaning category, Molly Maid of Placer County took the No. 1 position!
John is very involved in the community where he and his wife Lisa have been in business since 2005. In fact, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Allards are involved in the Ms. Molly Foundation. The couple was just highlighted for their efforts in the Roseville Press Tribune.
“Nearly one in four women is affected by domestic violence, and all too often, these women are forced to leave their homes and relocate with none of their belongings,” said Lisa Duvall-Allard. “Giving back to the communities we service is a core belief of Molly Maid, and we predict that this year’s ‘Making a Difference Drive’ will be the most successful yet.”
According to the Bureau of Justice statistics, approximately 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States. Through their 2009 Making a Difference Drive, Molly Maid hopes to raise more than $150,000 in goods and monetary contributions. With more than 450 Molly Maid franchises across the nation, Molly Maid president Kristi Mailloux believes that the company can reach its goal.
“Community organizations need our help now more than ever,” Mailloux said. “Our customers continue to show outstanding generosity during the Make a Difference Drive, and I believe that this year’s drive will be even more successful than the last.”
If you’re interested in Molly Maid’s residential cleaning services or want to find out more about the Ms. Molly Foundation, visit our website at www.mollymaid.com.
Kristin Selmeczy Chose Molly Maid Over Other Cleaning Franchise Business Opportunities
Kristin Selmeczy is the franchise Owner of Molly Maid of Bloomingdale, Illinois and she has co-chaired the Molly Maid internal campaign to get fellow business owners involved in our annual drive. Molly Maid will celebrate our 13th season of raising awareness and raising funds and collecting donations from customers across the country during National Domestic Violence Awareness month this October.
Kristin shares the following testimonial:
I would like to share with you one of the reasons that I chose to invest in a Molly Maid franchise. As you all are aware of, cleaning services are cleaning services. The one difference, however, between Molly Maid and any one of our major competitors is our participation in an important charitable effort… the Ms. Molly Foundation. We are able to capitalize on this involvement because it truly is a tool in our marketing arsenal that is not available in any other franchise. Coming from the corporate world, as most of you have, my previous company focused on Youth at Risk, and pushed very hard to have participation. A small investment of time was all it took to build a Habitat House, but the incredible difference it made to the family who received it, was incredibly moving. It only took one event to get me hooked.
Participating in the Ms. Molly Foundation doesn’t have to take a lot of time… there are several ways each franchise owner, business and home office team member can participate. Whether it is a financial donation, cleaning a shelter, holding a fund-raising event or collecting cash donations or goods and services from your clients, it is all very rewarding. While I am a smaller business, we participated during the annual October Making a Difference Drive from the very beginning of our franchise. Becoming a part of the fabric of your community means getting involved. I always take the opportunity to tell people both potential clients and other business owners that we are the only national cleaning company with a foundation focused on giving back in the communities we serve.
To access national statistics of domestic violence, visit the Molly Maid website.
Molly Maid customers love the quality cleaning services they receive on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and occasional basis. During challenging economic times, Molly Maid President Kristi Mailloux said ladies are more likely to make sacrifices other than their maid service.
“At a conference a few weeks ago, a lady told me that she and her friends eat out less and cut other expenses, but haven’t given up Molly Maid,” said Mailloux. “This woman told me that our cleaning service allows her to enjoy more time with family and friends.” MSN Money recently featured an article complementing feedback we receive from loyal customers in an article titled Why You Should Outsource Your Chores.
Home cleaning is one of those recurring, time-consuming chores every busy family, active senior or young professional has to juggle if they don’t use professional cleaning services. Let Molly Maid give the gift of time and take this item off your To Do list.
