DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management

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).

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DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

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
  • Deodorizing service
  • 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.

Why DoodyCalls

  • Reoccurring Revenue - commercial and residential
  • Animal waste never stops
  • Nationwide Call Center - Fields leads and schedules services
  • Two Ownership models: Owner-Operator (Full-time) - CEO of the Franchise | Semi-Absentee (Part-time) - Manage the manager and the financials of the business
  • Advanced Technology systems - "PoopNet" Proprietary Software
  • Average single territory Investment is $80,000

Company Details

Established: 2000
First Unit Franchised: 2004
Franchised Units: 80+
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida, - FL, Georgia - GA, Hawaii - HI, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New York - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Virginia - VA, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
Training is held every month. The length of training is 2 weeks.
-1 week remote
-1 week at Corporate

The On-going training never stops.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Franchise.

What does a DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Franchise Cost?

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $90,000
Total Investment: $85,000 - $95,000
Minimum Net Worth: $350,000
Franchise Fee: $60,000
Royalty: 7.50%
Ad: 1.50%
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 2 to 3
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: Yes, Semi-Passive is available
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes

Is DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management a Home Based franchise?

No. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchisees make. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Looking for International franchisees?

No. DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Home Services, Miscellaneous & Unique, Pet Related, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Franchises for Sale

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