By: Co-Editor, Bobby B:

Oh Crap!! Actually, I am just being glib. However, since I am like many 8 year olds who think scatology is funny, I will try to avoid the bad puns while describing the latest entrepreneurial venture that is a tad different from what you usually see on this site. DoodyCalls and its website DoodyCalls.com offer a slightly “different” business concept in that it is based on dog poop. Moreover, as a franchising concept, it would not seem to have a chance, but apparently it is working, plus it makes for an interesting good story.

DoodyCalls started as a home business in 2000 and began franchising in 2004. In slightly over five years, DoodyCalls has expanded to 45 locations in 23 states, 29 of which locations have launched in the past two years – despite the recession.

The franchise fee is $29,500 and the initial investment range is $39,730 to $63,920.
Dog waste removal is a growing industry as more and more local governments pass ordinances providing strict regulations for dog waste. Schools, offices, parks, and playgrounds require routine waste management services. Procuring such clients can be the backbone of a solid business.

According to DoodyCalls.com, there are over 77 million dogs in the United States today and roughly 46% of households own at least one. Additionally, the United States pet owners will spend $45.4 billion on their pets in 2009, up 5% from last year.

Since waste removal is a health issue, only a professional, branded company with clear guidelines and standards can succeed and meet the demand. DoodyCalls has put together staffs that are trained, uniformed, and courteous. DoodyCalls provides franchisees with a strategy to develop commercial and residential accounts together.

You can also become a DoodyCalls partner. If you introduce DoodyCalls to a client, they will provide you with a supply of coupons good for one free week of our cleanup services. Then for every one of your clients who signs up for DoodyCalls services, they will pay you a referral fee of 10% of the revenue generated from them during the first year. The payments are sent quarterly, along with a detailed revenue-sharing report.

DoodyCalls was recently named one of the top 500 franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Post from: GreatStartups.com