DoodyCalls

Founded: 2000 Franchising since: 2004

Address: 114 4th St. S.E., #A Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Phone: (800)366-3922

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 2 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	37	0	0	7
2008	33	0	0	3
2007	16	0	0	4
2006	13	0	0	3

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: By ZIP code & number of households

Total investment: $39,730 - $63,920
Franchise fee: $29,500
Ongoing royalty fee: 9%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $50,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $25,000

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 30 hours
• Ongoing training as needed

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• National call center

Franchise 500® rank:
#370 (2010); #452 (2009);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#94 (2010);