--- title: "Scoop Soldiers Identifies Colorado as Its Next Priority Market for Franchise Development" url: https://burnaze.com/article/3a24bae1-af8b-47e8-b6e2-d1dc4a0eef43 source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/scoop-soldiers-identifies-colorado-as-its-next-priority-market-for-franchise-development-2722292 category: "Pets" industry: "Pets" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2023-05-10T13:08:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:09:29.473Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/e0edda2f3585cb4d943ffd8ac082cb787186.jpg --- # Scoop Soldiers Identifies Colorado as Its Next Priority Market for Franchise Development **TL;DR:** Scoop Soldiers, a pet waste removal franchise, plans to expand its operations into Colorado due to the state's growing pet ownership rates and demand for pet services. The brand aims to open up to 50 units in Colorado by the end of the year and over 400 locations nationwide in the next five years. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2023-05-10. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/scoop-soldiers-identifies-colorado-as-its-next-priority-market-for-franchise-development-2722292).* ## Story Scoop Soldiers, the pet waste removal franchise with more than 40+ units and counting, has announced its plans to expand its franchise operations into Colorado. The brand has recently identified the state as a key market for franchise development due to its growing pet ownership rates and demand for pet services. With over a decade of experience in the pooper scooper industry, Scoop Soldiers has developed a reputation for providing a reliable and trustworthy service by creating a clean and healthy environment for pets and pet owners alike. With this in mind, Scoop Soldiers has already begun serving clients through Colorado and is now seeking to put down permanent roots in the state. In regard to expansion, the brand believes it could open anywhere up to 50 total units by the end of this year alone. Looking forward, Scoop Soldiers believes it could open upwards of 120 units in the next three years and 400+ locations over the next five years nationwide. “We are thrilled to announce our plans for franchise development in Colorado,” said Scoop Soldiers CEO and Co-Founder E.J. McCoy. “We have seen a significant increase in demand for our services in the state, and we believe there is a great opportunity for growth and success here.” When it comes to specific areas targeted for growth, Scoop Soldiers is seeking to add single and multi-unit operators in territories like Denver and Colorado Springs. The Denver market offers around seven available territories for franchising, while Colorado Springs offers two. “We are poised for growth. We’ve got the foundation laid, and we’re confident in our know-how of taking our system and process and plugging it in anywhere and getting those results,” McCoy added. But why has Scoop Soldiers targeted Colorado as its next market for expansion? The key to the brand’s business model is pet ownership, and Colorado has a large pet-owning population and strong pet community. For just $20 a week, Scoop Soldiers can take care of the messiest part of owning a pet, by keeping yards clean and creating healthy environments for both pets and families. Not to mention, the company’s services are recession-resistant, making it a staple service alongside lawn care and house cleaning. The brand’s planned expansion into Colorado comes on the heels of a successful growth year. In 2022, the franchise saw 30% overall revenue growth and a 30% increase in customers. The brand also experienced 22 signings and 14 openings, expanding into places like Nashville, Tennessee, as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. “The time has never been better to join the Scoop Soldiers system, and we are very excited about the next phase of growth,” McCoy said. “We’re just getting started.” Scoop Soldiers was established in 2010 to give pet parents a break from the dirty work of cleaning up after their pets. Not only does Scoop Soldiers help to keep yards clean, but it also saves clients’ time. Pet waste removal services are available at residential and pet-friendly commercial clients such as apartment complexes, pet care centers, hotels and more. Clients can opt for service packages that range from three visits per week to a one-time cleanup for a special event. Scoop Soldiers helps to eliminate odor, germs and unsightly appearances from private and commercial properties. ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - franchise development (topic) - Pets (sector) - market growth (topic) - Colorado (location) - Denver (location) - Colorado Springs (location) - Scoop Soldiers (company) - pet services (topic) - E.J. McCoy (person) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/scoop-soldiers-identifies-colorado-as-its-next-priority-market-for-franchise-development-2722292). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3a24bae1-af8b-47e8-b6e2-d1dc4a0eef43).