America’s Best Franchises (ABF) Brand Insight —
Pet waste removal is an unglamorous business with unusually good mechanics. Customers sign up for recurring service, which makes revenue predictable rather than transactional. There is no storefront, no inventory to speak of, and a crew of two to four handles a full route. Scoop Brothers adds route optimization software and a field app, and the model supports owners who want to hire a manager rather than run routes themselves.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 (readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets — not from borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income)
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator, semi-absentee, or executive
- Location Type: Home-based
- Time Commitment: Flexible by ownership model
- Experience Required: None; management experience valued
About Scoop Brothers
Scoop Brothers was established in 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and began franchising in 2024. The system now covers 31 territories. Clients include homeowners, apartment complexes, HOAs, and commercial properties, served on recurring schedules built around each client’s needs. Routine pickups and larger cleanup projects are both handled.
The business runs from home with two to four employees and no inventory to manage. A full technology stack handles the rest — a point-of-sale system, route building and tracking software, and a field mobile app with automated customer notifications and navigation built in.
Why Own a Scoop Brothers Franchise?
Our proven pet waste removal model delivers exceptional results for franchisees building profitable businesses with strong recurring revenue and simple operations.
- Recurring residential and commercial service creates predictable monthly revenue rather than one-off jobs.
- Home-based with minimal inventory and a crew of two to four, so overhead stays low compared with brick-and-mortar concepts.
- HOAs, apartment complexes, and commercial properties produce larger contracts from a single sales conversation.
- Route optimization, a POS platform, and a field app with automated notifications handle scheduling and dispatch.
- Passive, semi-passive, and executive ownership are all supported, so owners can hire a manager to run daily operations.
- Reported 2025 unit economics show $553,638 in total income against $167,249 in cost of goods sold, leaving $386,389 in gross profit — a 70% gross margin.
- Discounted multi-unit packages are available for two through five territories, and Item 19 is disclosed.
Why This Opportunity, Why Now
ABF Market Analysis —
Roughly 45% of U.S. households own a dog, and the number has been climbing for years. Dog ownership skews toward suburban households with disposable income. Waste removal is the chore most owners will happily pay to skip, and unlike grooming or training it has to happen every week regardless of the economy. The competition is mostly one-person operations with a truck and no systems. Apartment complexes and HOAs have also made pet waste stations and cleanup a standard amenity, which turns a consumer service into a commercial contract.
ABF Timing Insight —
Scoop Brothers began franchising in 2024 and has 31 territories, so most of the map remains open. The brand is available in all non-registration states plus Wisconsin, Indiana, Rhode Island, Michigan, and New York, and accepts E-2 and EB-5 visa candidates. Multi-unit packages are available for owners planning to build several territories. For candidates focused on a particular market, the first question is what remains open there.
Training & Support
Scoop Brothers provides comprehensive training and ongoing support ensuring franchisees launch successfully and scale efficiently in their protected territories.
- On-site training in Charlotte includes tagging along on a four to five hour service day to learn the tools, technology, process, route closing, and sanitation firsthand.
- Weekly check-in calls continue throughout onboarding, reviewing training material, answering questions, and holding owners accountable to KPIs, goals, and team culture.
- Recruiting support covers job ads on Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn, plus digital recruiting through Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Craigslist.
- Local recruiting materials include emails, door hangers, business cards, yard signs, and flyers for hiring within the territory.
- The technology platform delivers a POS system, route maker and tracking software, and a field mobile app with automated customer notifications and navigation integration.
Who Are We Looking For
- Management and leadership experience
- Current home service owners looking to diversify
- Community-minded operators
- Owners with an empire-building mentality
- Dog lovers who want a scalable service business
Who Is Not A Good Fit
- Candidates who cannot meet the liquid capital requirement without borrowing
- Anyone unwilling to hire and manage field crews
- Owners who want a retail location and walk-in traffic
- People uncomfortable with local sales to HOAs and property managers
- Candidates expecting large one-time jobs rather than recurring accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to run the routes myself?
A: No. Scoop Brothers supports owner-operator, semi-involved, and executive ownership. Owners can hire a manager to handle scheduling, routing, and payroll while they focus on marketing, hiring, and brand standards.
Q: Who are the customers?
A: Homeowners, apartment complexes, HOAs, and commercial properties, most on recurring service schedules. Larger cleanup projects are also handled.
Q: How many employees does a territory need?
A: Typically two to four, depending on route density and how quickly the client base grows.
Q: Is this really home-based?
A: Yes. There is no storefront and minimal inventory. The technology platform handles scheduling, routing, and customer communication.
Q: How important is the leadership team when choosing a franchise?
A: Very important. A proven model matters, but the people leading the brand matter too. During due diligence, spend time with leadership and operations—not just franchise development—and ask how they prioritize franchisee profitability, support, and long-term brand health.
Next Steps
If you are drawn to a home-based business with recurring revenue, commercial contracts alongside residential routes, technology that handles the scheduling, and ownership models that let you step back from daily operations, Scoop Brothers is worth a direct conversation. Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for Scoop Brothers.
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