Are there any similarities between the McDonalds brand and the Molly Maid brand?
PB: Very much so. Molly Maid is a leadership brand. It is seen as the premier brand in its sector, as is McDonald’s. Both brands share the fundamental principle of caring deeply about the franchisee. The management of both brands recognise that for the franchisor to grow, we need to ensure that franchisees grow. In this regard, Molly Maid has introduced a sliding scale for royalty fees. This is to enable UK franchisees to grow their businesses and enjoy bigger margins as the business develops. We also share a real commitment to thorough training. Ongoing training is recognised as the cornerstone to McDonald’s success. At our USA headquarters we have a two-week executive training course at Hamburger University. Molly Maid equally is committed to in-depth training. Management of both brands are disciplined and focussed. There is a single commitment to the growth and development of Molly Maid in the UK by the management team. Q: Kevin, what are the international origins of the Molly Maid
