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ISSA Expands Workforce Development with Registered Cleaning Technician Apprenticeship Program

ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.

Recognizing Excellence and Service: The Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship

Nonprofit marks milestone 20-year anniversary with newly created scholarship Rosemont, Ill.—February 23, 2026—In recognition of Cleaning for a Reason’s 20th anniversary, the Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship was established to honor the visionary leadership, enduring influence, and profound impact of […]

Setting the Benchmark for Cleaning Service Excellence: MaidCentral Sweeps 2026 Awards from Software Advice

Charleston, SC - February 12, 2026 - MaidCentral has been officially recognized as an industry leader for 2026, earning prestigious accolades from Software Advice, one of the most trusted names in software consultation and reviews. This year, the platform has […]

MaidCentral Unveils Profit Bootcamp: A Company-Wide Training Program Designed to Transform Cleaning Businesses Through Data-Driven Growth

Charleston, SC – MaidCentral today announced the launch of Profit Bootcamp, an all-new virtual partner and customer education program built to help cleaning business owners and their teams master the operational, financial, and strategic systems that drive sustainable profitability and growth. Unlike […]

Maid Brigade Names Danessa Itaya as Brand President

ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maid Brigade, a leading residential cleaning franchise known for its commitment to health and wellness through green cleaning innovations, has appointed Danessa Itaya as its new Brand President. A veteran franchise executive, Itaya brings more than 25 […]

MaidCentral-Powered Cleaning Companies Dominate 2025 Inc. 5000 List—Nine Honorees Prove Technology Fuels Service Industry Growth

Charleston, SC — September 5, 2025 — MaidCentral is proud to announce that nine residential cleaning businesses utilizing its platform earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for 2025. In fact, every residential […]

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Maid Brigade Named to Entrepreneur's 2025 List of Top Franchises for Under $150K

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maid Brigade, a premier residential and commercial cleaning franchise, has been named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000 for 2025. The recognition underscores Maid Brigade's accessible franchise investment model, strong brand reputation, and commitment […]

Overtime Rule Reversal: What It Means for Residential Cleaning Businesses

In a recent legal shake-up, a federal judge in Texas has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) updated overtime rule for 2024, restoring the salary threshold for overtime eligibility to $35,568. This decision has direct implications for residential cleaning […]

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MaidCentral Partners with Maid Brigade to Empower Franchise-Wide Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction for the House Cleaning Industry

CHARLESTON, SC, [11/11/24] – MaidCentral, a premier business management solution for the house cleaning industry, has partnered with Maid Brigade, a leading residential cleaning franchise, to become its official software provider. This strategic partnership aims to elevate operational efficiency, streamline […]

FTC Announces Rule Aimed At Banning Non-compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements have long been a staple in the cleaning industry. Preventing employees from exiting to establish competing businesses or to join rival companies helps to secure both clientele and trade secrets. On Tuesday, April 23rd 2024,  the Federal Trade […]