Quick Verdict · who it fits
DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$76K - $94K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
7.5% + 1.5% ad
Item 19 median rev
$147k
System size (Item 20)
134 +23
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$54k
Median
$147k
P75
$1.01M
▪ n = 107 units · all franchised units in operation for entire fiscal year 2025 · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7.5% + ad fund 1.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$150,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7.5%)
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Ad fund (1.5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
134
Total units open
25
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
23
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Doodycalls ranks against 48 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
12th pct · of 48 peers
Franchise fee
23rd pct · of 48 peers
System size
79th pct · of 48 peers
Pet Services industry averages
Avg investment
$300K - $645K
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
82
Franchises analyzed
48
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doodycalls | Disclosed | $40K | $76K - $94K | 7.5% | 134 |
| Canine DimensionsSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $71K - $80K | 11% | 23 |
| PspBiggest system | Disclosed | $50K | $541K - $2.0M | 2–3% | 735 |
| PetlandTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $316K - $1.1M | 2.25–4.5% | 69 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC requires a $39,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $76,450–$93,850, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $147,096. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7.5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC has 134 total locations, with 23 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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