DoodyCalls

DoodyCalls franchisees provide pet waste removal and related services to residential and commercial customers in their local territories.

The pet services industry continues to grow as more Americans own dogs and seek convenient services that save time.

Twenty-five years ago, the idea of building a national business around cleaning up dog waste sounded unconventional.

Pet Butler is a pet-focused franchise concept that offers residential and commercial pet waste removal services, walking and sitting, as well as pet shuttle services and yard odor control.

DoodyCalls is a professional pet-waste removal brand that offers reliable residential and commercial services, including routine dog-poop scooping and yard deodorizing.

Industry expert Mike Halpern breaks down the advantages and operational models of low-cost franchise brands requiring less than $50,000 in initial investment.

DoodyCalls , the pet waste management franchise, honored Brandon Fritz as its 2025 Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in the first quarter of 2026.

“Hitting 100 franchisees is an exciting milestone, but what matters most is how we continue to support those owners as they grow,” said Larry Amos, brand president of DoodyCalls.

DoodyCalls sees growing interest in pet waste removal services in 2026

“We had a strong year in 2025, and that carried into the first quarter,” said Jordan Wilson, chief development officer.

Authority Brands has positioned itself as a top franchise network for veterans by creating opportunities across multiple essential service industries while backing franchisees with training and a built-in network of owners.

Before opening her DoodyCalls franchise in Omaha, Nebraska, Melissa Dalziel built her career in leadership and operations.

DoodyCalls has ranked No. 350 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 list, and No. 1 in the 'Pet Waste Management' category.

Franchise opportunities continue to attract aspiring entrepreneurs.

Suzanne Fowler didn’t enter franchising on a whim. By the time she had launched a DoodyCalls franchise in Westfield, Indiana, Fowler had already walked away from a corporate role to build her own personal training business.

Last year, Kimberley Dilley made a career move that surprised her colleagues, trading her full-time career in pharma and biotech for the world of franchising.

Lawn Squad, the leading lawn care franchise, capped off a milestone 2025 with remarkable growth and strategic market expansion, positioning the brand for an equally ambitious 2026.

For more than two decades, Wayne Christie built a career in information technology, working for the same company for 22 years.

Some franchises cost under $100,000, offering affordable opportunities for first-time franchisees or those looking to scale over time.

Pennsylvania remains a major opportunity for DoodyCalls. According to the brand’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, only one franchise was operating in the state as of the end of 2024.

For Rob Thomas , the path to entrepreneurship — and eventually to building a family-run operation with his parents and wife — began with a desire for better balance and…

The global home services market is expected to grow by more than $1 trillion between 2025 and 2029, with demand for services like cleaning and lawn care remaining strong.

Low-investment cleaning franchises offer flexible, growing business opportunities, particularly in today's economy where job security is a concern.

Authority Brands' family-first approach has driven franchise success and staff retention, with a focus on treating employees like family and applying a structured management style.