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DoodyCalls

Pet Services·Founded 2000

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Investment range
$76K to $94K
Total initial investment, FDD Item 7
Liquid capital
$50K
Net worth
$100K
Ownership
Owner-operator, Semi-absentee

About the business

DoodyCalls removes pet waste from residential yards, apartment complexes, homeowner association common areas, commercial properties and dog parks, and installs and services pet waste stations. Founded in 2000, it is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia and is part of the Authority Brands family. Each location is independently owned, and technicians arrive in uniform in branded vehicles.

What owners do day to day

Owners run a home-based business providing pet waste removal to residential and commercial customers, with revenue from recurring contracts, one-time cleanups and special events. They use the company's CRM to track sales, customers and appointments.

Ideal owner

The brand hasn't published who does well as an owner. Ask your coach on your intro call.

Fees and costs

Figures come from the brand's current FDD
FeeAmountWhen it's paidSource
Initial franchise feeFrom the FDDOnce, at signingItem 5
RoyaltyFrom the FDDOngoingItem 6
Marketing feeFrom the FDDOngoingItem 6
Total initial investment$76K to $94KBefore openingItem 7
Read the full fee schedule in the FDD once it's released to you.
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