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DoodyCalls Franchising In The News
Here at DoodyCalls we are HUGE fans of working with the news media to tell our story and grow our business and brand. In fact, we even have an in-house public relations department working with the media day in, day out. We have twice been named to Entrepreneur Magazine's esteemed Franchise 500 list and have received attention by hundreds of other news outlets over the years, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Associated Press, Forbes Magazine and a long list of others.
Our PR team supports every franchise owner with their very own local press campaigns, including a full PR launch to start. They also take the time to teach franchisees the basics of publicity and media relations, and help build the overall DoodyCalls brand with frequent media coverage at the national level.
Below is a list of stories specifically about the DoodyCalls franchise opportunity. To see our full list of news stories, see our media page.
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| Odd Jobs: Professional Dog-Poop Remover |
| April 10, 2012 |
Jacob D’Aniello, co-founder and chief executive officer of DoodyCalls, can imagine only one scenario in which his business could fail. “If one day, everybody in the world woke up and decided they loved picking up dog poop,” he says grimly...more |
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| 5 Reasons to Buy a Franchise in 2012 |
| December 8, 2011 |
Some franchisors also feel it's their responsibility to provide jobs. “Being an entrepreneur means you are creating jobs and helping to rebuild the economy. Simply put: it's the American thing to do,” D'Aniello says....more |
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| That's Weird: Four Things You Can Pay Someone to Do for You |
| October 27, 2011 |
From hiring someone to pick up your dog’s poop to having someone manage your fantasy football team, there’s no shortage of unusual services at your fingertips...more |
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| The 5 Worst Business Ideas (That Somehow Succeeded) |
| October 19, 2011 |
In 1999, Jacob D'Aniello heard an interview with a professional pet poop remover and realized that the guy was making more money than he was. A year later, the management consultant founded DoodyCalls...more |
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| Franchise Chatter Exclusive: Q&A Interview with Jacob D’Aniello, Co-Founder and CEO of DoodyCalls |
| July 20, 2011 |
I had the privilege of interviewing Jacob D’Aniello, Co-Founder and CEO of DoodyCalls, and I must say he presented a very solid case in favor of this pet waste removal franchise opportunity...more |
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| Taking on the ‘Ick’ Factor |
| May 2, 2011 |
Some businesses thrive off the “ick” factor – those unpleasant tasks in life that need to get done...more |
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This Business Grows Every Time Fido Does His
Waste Scoopers Say Jobs Are Picking Up; A Changing Landscape |
| April 30, 2011 |
Jacob D’Aniello, who started DoodyCalls in Charlottesville, Va., in 2000 and began selling franchises in 2004, says, “This is our best year” so far. He claims 2,200 new clients since Jan. 1. and a 20% jump in revenues from last year’s first quarter...more |
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| Itching to Buy a Pet Franchise? |
| February 16, 2011 |
Headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., DoodyCalls boasts 35 franchisees throughout the nation who specialize in cleaning up after dogs. Recently, the 11-year-old business expanded its services to appeal to cat owners by offering to wash and sanitize litter boxes...more |
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| Winning the Franchise Prize |
| December, 2010 |
Many entrepreneurs love the challenge of owning their own businesses, yet are drawn to owning franchises because of the security that comes from tapping into an existing, recognizable consumer brand. Owning a franchise is like “going into business for yourself, but not by yourself,” says Alisa Harrison, vice president of communications for the International Franchise Association...more |
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Quirky Pet Businesses Worth Barking About
These Entrepreneurs are Marking Their Territories in Surprising Ways |
| November 14, 2009 |
The unemployment rate may be north of 10%, but pet-product makers are booming. According to the National Pet Owners Survey, about 71 million U.S. households, or 62%, owned at least one pet in 2008, up from just 56% in 1988, the first year the survey was conducted...more |
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| They’re Your No. 1 Friend in the No. 2 Business |
| September 17, 2009 |
They swoop in when marriage counselors have failed, when all negotiations have broken down and Congress can't step in to help. They are the nation’s poop scoopers...more |
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| Fields of Gold? Yes, in a Way |
| June 7, 2009 |
In rough economic times, Lashelle and Mark Davis have cut back on treats like date nights, their outings to New York City from their Westchester County home for dinner and a show. But Mrs. Davis has made it clear that there is one luxury she will not give up: her professional pooper scooper....more | PDF... |
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| A Dirty Job, But Someone Has to Get Rich Doing It |
| October 11, 2007 |
When Bobby visits the home of his new boss, Peter Sterling, he finds him living in a mansion with a girlfriend more drop-dead gorgeous than Betty Rubble on her best day. Sterling gives Bobby this advice: “You don't get rich doing what you love. You get rich doing something no one else wants to do.”
Jacob and Susan D'Aniello, both 30 and graduates of the University of Virginia, are finding this King of the Hill advice on the road to success is right on...more...
NOTE: This story includes a great video, “Cleaning Up After Others Makes Some Filthy Rich.” |
To Request Information
The best way to learn about DoodyCalls franchise opportunities is to get in touch with us directly. When you're ready to talk, simply fill out the Request Information form, and we'll be in touch shortly thereafter, or you can give our Director of Franchise Recruitment, Paul Martell, a call at 603-746-2056.
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