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DOODYCALLS

DOODYCALLS

DoodyCalls franchises offer exterior pet waste removal services, odor control, and related services to residential customers such as homeowners and commercial customers including apartment complexes, commercial properties, and Homeowner Associations. The business model involves providing these services under a standardized system using proprietary software like PoopNET, operations manuals, and branded marketing to ensure consistency. Their target market is pet owners in residential areas and property managers seeking professional pet waste management solutions.

Since 2004ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc.www.doodycalls.com
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$76,450 - $93,850
Franchise Fee
$39,900
Locations
111

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$39,900
Initial Investment Range$76,450 - $93,850
Royalty Rate7.50%
Brand Fund1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees$820 - $820

7.5% royalty + 1.5% brand fund + $820/mo fixed fees ($350 website + $100 technology + $370 software)

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations111
Corporate Locations0
States Operating30
Franchising Since2004
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$400,351
Median Gross Revenue
$152,501
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,112,714
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$44,895

Data Based On: 51 franchisees in operation for the entire 2024 fiscal year as reported in Table 3, 'GROSS REVENUE PER FRANCHISEE, BY QUARTILE'.

* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'TOTALS' row of Table 3, 'Average Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group'. This value was verified by calculating the weighted average of aggregate gross revenue by the number of franchisees across all quartiles. Top quartile revenue is the 'Average Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group' for the 'Top 25%' segment. Bottom quartile revenue is the 'Average Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group' for the 'Bottom 25%' segment. Median gross revenue is taken directly from the 'TOTALS' row of Table 3, 'Median Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group'. No data for net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense information was provided, so related profit fields are null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How DOODYCALLS Compares to Other Pet Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 75% of Pet Services franchises
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Pet Services
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
DOODYCALLS
Current
$76K - $94K$40K7.5%111
PSP$541K - $2.0M$50K3.0%502
DOG TRAINING ELITE$174K - $203K$110K8.0%395
POOP 911$4K - $26KN/A25.0%254
WOOF GANG BAKERY$184K - $507K$50K7.0%236
CAMP BOW WOW$944K - $1.2M$50K7.0%223
Pet Services Average
44 franchises
$341K - $688K$54K7.7%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Pet Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1TX
19
2VA
10
3MD
9
4FL
9
5NC
8
6MA
6
7CA
6
8GA
5
9NJ
5
10SC
4
11NY
4
12AZ
3
13CO
3
14WI
2
15IL
2

+14 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOODYCALLS franchisees (2015 - 2025)

Total Loans
17
Average Loan Amount
$129,941
Total Loan Volume
$2,209,000
Default Rate
5.9%

Loans by Year

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
2
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
3
System Transfers
6
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a DOODYCALLS franchise?

The total initial investment to open a DOODYCALLS franchise ranges from $76,450 to $93,850. This includes a franchise fee of $39,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a DOODYCALLS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a DOODYCALLS franchise is $400,351. The median revenue is $152,501.

How many DOODYCALLS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, DOODYCALLS has 111 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2004.

Can you get an SBA loan for a DOODYCALLS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for DOODYCALLS franchises. Historical data shows 17 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for DOODYCALLS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $129,941. The historical default rate is 5.9%.

Is DOODYCALLS a good franchise to buy?

DOODYCALLS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 111+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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