Poop 911 Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

Product details

Contents

Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Poop 911 fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$4K - $26K

Royalty (Item 6)

25% + 1% ad

System size (Item 20)

254 +67

Agreement term

5 yrs

Company-owned units

14

Item 3 litigation

3 suits

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Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•3 Item 3 cases

Data extracted from the 2025 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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 25% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (25%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

268

Total units open

67 franchised units, 0 company-owned units

Units opened last year

5 franchised units ceased operations

Units closed last year

59 units

Net unit growth

as of December 31, 2024

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Poop 911 ranks against 51 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

0th pct · of 51 peers

Franchise fee

0th pct · of 51 peers

System size

92nd pct · of 51 peers

Pet Services industry averages

Avg investment

$292K - $625K

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

73

Franchises analyzed

51

How Poop 911 stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Poop 911 None $4K - $26K 25% 254
FairytailSimilar price Disclosed $13K $23K - $44K 9% 5
Psp Franchise OperationsBiggest system Disclosed $50K $541K - $2.0M 2–3% 502
PetlandTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $316K - $1.1M 2.25–4.5% 69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Poop 911 franchise cost?

Poop 911 requires a $0 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $3,620–$25,970, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Poop 911?

Poop 911 is franchised by Hounds Mounds, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Poop 911 disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Poop 911 does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Poop 911 charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 25% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Poop 911 locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Poop 911 has 254 total locations, with 67 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Poop 911 grant exclusive territory?

Yes. Poop 911 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Poop 911 discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $3,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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