DoodyCalls

What DoodyCalls does

DoodyCalls is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based environmental services company founded in 2000 that provides recurring pet waste removal and disposal services for residential homeowners, HOAs, community managers, and commercial property owners. Its core offerings include scheduled dog poop removal (one-time, weekly, or twice-weekly scoops), commercial common area waste removal, pet waste station installation and maintenance, odor control solutions, and specialized goose poop removal. Customers access services through a self-service web and mobile customer portal (app.doodycalls.com) and a national call center.

The company operates exclusively as a franchise system under the DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC franchisor entity, with over 100 independently owned and operated territories spanning 25 U.S. states. New franchisees pay a $39,900 initial franchise fee on a total investment of $76,450 to $93,850, while end customers pay recurring subscription fees (typically billed monthly) with no contracts and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that includes free re-service within 24 hours. Per the 2025 FDD Item 19, average gross revenue per franchise was $400,351 in 2024.

DoodyCalls is part of the Authority Brands family, a diversified home services franchisor whose portfolio includes Woofie's, Lawn Squad, Mosquito Squad, Monster Tree Service, Screenmobile, The Cleaning Authority, Junkluggers, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. The parent relationship provides shared infrastructure, cross-brand marketing, and franchise development support. The company has pursued selective inorganic growth, most notably the July 2024 acquisition of Clearwater-based ByByPoo by the Suncoast franchise to expand Tampa Bay coverage in a six-figure deal. The brand is ranked No. 1 in its category by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 (2025).

Name

DoodyCalls

Legal name

DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC

Website

https://doodycalls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DoodyCalls is a Charlottesville, VA-based franchise company founded in 2000 that provides recurring pet waste removal services to residential homeowners, HOAs, and commercial property owners across more than 100 U.S. territories in 25 states, operating under the Authority Brands portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet waste removal services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Errands & Pet Care Coordination (HSACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Pet waste removal
• Pooper scooper service
• Dog waste management
• Commercial sanitation services
• Franchise pet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Pet Waste Removal Services: Recurring subscription-based pet waste removal services for residential homeowners with options for weekly, twice weekly, or one-time service visits. Customers pay ongoing subscription fees for scheduled poop scooping services.
2. Commercial Pet Waste Management Services: Commercial services including common area waste removal, pet waste station installation and maintenance, and goose poop removal for HOAs, property managers, and commercial properties.
3. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise fee of $39,900 plus investment range of $76,450 to $93,850 for new franchisees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DoodyCalls is a pet waste removal and disposal company that provides recurring professional scooping services for residential homeowners (one-time, twice weekly, or weekly visits) and commercial clients such as HOAs, community managers, and commercial property owners. Services include dog poop removal, common area waste removal, pet waste station installation and maintenance, odor control, and goose poop removal, delivered through a network of 100+ independently owned and operated franchise locations across 25 U.S. states. The business is supported by a self-service customer portal and mobile app for scheduling and account management.

Product overview

DoodyCalls is a pet waste removal company offering a unified suite of services for both residential and commercial customers. The core offering consists of dog poop removal services (scheduled one-time, weekly, or twice-weekly) and commercial common area waste removal. Add-on services include odor control solutions, pet waste station services (installation, repair, rental, and bag replacement), and goose poop removal. The company operates through independently owned and operated franchise locations and provides an online customer portal for account management. The business model emphasizes recurring revenue through subscription-based service plans with no contracts required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Dog Poop Removal Scheduled professional dog waste scooping service for residential homeowners, offered as one-time, twice-weekly, or weekly visits, delivered by uniformed franchise technicians.
• Commercial Common Area Waste Removal Recurring pet waste removal service for commercial properties, HOAs, and community common areas, delivered by local franchise teams under a customized service plan.
• Pet Waste Station Services Installation, repair, rental, and bag replacement services for pet waste stations at commercial and community properties, sold as a standalone service to HOAs and commercial clients.
• Odor Control Solutions Yard deodorizing service that eliminates pet waste odors from residential lawns and patios, sold as a standalone service to homeowners.
• Goose Poop Removal Specialized removal of goose and waterfowl waste from commercial properties and outdoor community areas, sold as a standalone service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee with free re-service within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authority BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoodyCalls is part of the Authority Brands family, the leading provider of in-home services. Authority Brands operates multiple home service franchise brands including Woofie's, Lawn Squad, Mosquito Squad, Monster Tree Service, and others. DoodyCalls franchisees benefit from Authority Brands' infrastructure, operational support, and brand recognition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Doody Free: Doody Free is a regional pet waste removal service operating in select U.S. markets with recurring residential scooping plans. Comparable offering and customer base to DoodyCalls though smaller geographic footprint.
• Poop 911: Poop 911 is a national pet waste removal franchise operating across the U.S. with a subscription-based residential service model. It is the closest direct competitor to DoodyCalls in scope, pricing, and recurring service delivery.
• Scoop Soldiers: Scoop Soldiers is a pet waste removal franchise offering recurring residential and commercial scooping services. Competes head-to-head with DoodyCalls in shared metro markets with a similar subscription-based GTM motion.
• PoopScoop.com (Pet Butler): Pet Butler / PoopScoop.com is a franchised pet waste removal brand offering residential and commercial services. Directly comparable to DoodyCalls in service mix, target customer, and franchise model.

Broad incumbents

• Woofie's: Woofie's is a sister brand within Authority Brands offering mobile pet grooming, dog walking, and pet sitting. Comparable as a franchised pet services brand with cross-sell potential to DoodyCalls under the same parent.
• Lawn Squad: Lawn Squad is an Authority Brands franchise delivering recurring lawn care services to residential customers. Comparable franchise model, recurring subscription GTM, and shared parent company, with logical cross-sell into yard-related pet waste services.
• Mosquito Squad: Mosquito Squad is an Authority Brands franchise providing recurring outdoor pest control treatments. Comparable in franchise model, recurring service delivery to yards, and shared Authority Brands infrastructure with DoodyCalls.
• Camp Bow Wow: Camp Bow Wow is a large franchise system in pet services (daycare, boarding, grooming). Comparable as a franchised pet care brand targeting similar pet-owner households, though operating a different sub-vertical (facility-based care).
• Rover: Rover is a leading pet care marketplace for dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding. Comparable as a recurring pet services platform serving the same residential pet-owner customer base, though delivered via a marketplace model rather than a franchise.

Others

• Authority Brands (parent portfolio): Authority Brands is the parent franchisor of DoodyCalls and several adjacent home service brands. Comparable as the broader portfolio context for DoodyCalls' valuation, royalty economics, and cross-brand growth strategy.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doodycallshq
• Facebookfacebook.com/doodycalls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doodycalls

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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