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  3. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management
DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management logo
Pet Services · Pet Waste Management

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management- There are 89 million dogs in the USA. - Dogs poop 66 million pounds of poop per day. - Dog poop is a "dangerous environmental pollutant" according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Home-BasedSemi-AbsenteeAbsenteeVetFranE-2 VisaSBA Approved
Total Investment

$64K - $83K

Franchise Fee

$49K

Royalty

7.5%

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Overview

About DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management

- There are 89 million dogs in the USA. - Dogs poop 66 million pounds of poop per day. - Dog poop is a "dangerous environmental pollutant" according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

DoodyCalls is the nation’s leading pet waste management service for homeowners and their communities. The company scoops over 10 million doggie deposits annually. DoodyCalls was founded in 2000 by Jacob and Susan D’Aniello in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. In 2004, the company began franchising its pet waste removal business nationwide and established corporate headquarters in Charlottesville, VA (aka. Doo’Ville). OUR Services - Residential Pooper Scooper service - Yard Deodorizing service - Brown Spot Treatment - Community Pet Waste Station service & supplies - Community Common Area Cleanup - Goose Poop Cleanup - Horse Poop Management For Dog Owners: DoodyCalls offers year-round twice weekly, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly or one-time pooper scooping services for yards of all sizes. Our friendly and professional technicians will be there to answer nature’s call and clean up after your pet, leaving you with a safe and clean lawn for your family to enjoy. For Communities: DoodyCalls is the industry leader in managing pet waste for communities, offering common area cleanup and pet waste station setup and maintenance. We even provide waste station setup and supplies including dog poop bags, bag dispensers and dog waste bins.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

An individual who wants to be more involved in their community.Manager tendencies and a driver type personality.Enjoys interacting with people and building teams.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$49K
Royalty7.5%
Total investment$64K - $83K
Liquid capital required$25K
Net worth requirement$100K
Year founded2000
Year began franchising2004
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableTennessee, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Missouri, Louisiana, Montana
UnavailableArkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Texas, Utah, Virginia, California, South Carolina, Florida
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
2000
Franchising since
2004
Brand family
Authority Brands
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$25K min
Net worth
$100K min
Owner-op required?
No
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