When did Merry Maids and ServiceMaster become Affiliated Programs under ServiceMaster Systems LLC, which is not Carls?
Carls Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ServiceMaster Systems LLC is the direct parent company to three franchisors operating five franchise brands in the United States: Merry Maids SPE LLC ("Merry Maids"), ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC ("ServiceMaster") and Two Men and a Truck SPE LLC ("Two Men and a Truck"). Merry Maids and ServiceMaster became Affiliated Programs through an acquisition in December 2020. Two Men and a Truck became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition on August 3, 2021.The three franchisors have a principal place of business at One Glenlake Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 and have never offered franchises in any other line of business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–19)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 FDD, Merry Maids and ServiceMaster became Affiliated Programs under ServiceMaster Systems LLC in December 2020. This means that ServiceMaster Systems LLC acquired these brands, making them part of its portfolio of franchised businesses. ServiceMaster Systems LLC is the direct parent company to Merry Maids, ServiceMaster Clean/Restore SPE LLC, and Two Men and a Truck SPE LLC.
For a potential Carls franchisee, this information provides context about the broader franchise landscape and how different brands can be affiliated through parent companies. Although Carls is not directly related to ServiceMaster Systems LLC, understanding these relationships can be helpful in evaluating the stability and growth potential of franchise systems.
It's important to note that these affiliations can change over time through further acquisitions or restructuring. Therefore, prospective franchisees should always conduct thorough due diligence to understand the current ownership and affiliation structure of any franchise they are considering.