COLUMBIA, Md. — DoodyCalls, the pet waste management franchise, has once again earned a place on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, ranking No. 350 overall for 2026, and No. 1 overall in the ‘Pet Waste Management’ category. 

The Franchise 500 is considered one of the most thorough franchise evaluations in the industry, examining brands across criteria that include unit growth, financial strength and stability, brand presence and the level of support provided to franchise owners.

“Making the Franchise 500 list year after year speaks to the consistency of our system and how vital the services our franchise owners provide are to people's daily lives,” said Larry Amos, Brand President. “The mix of a recurring service model and the steady need for pet services keeps us growing strong all across the country.”

Now in its 47th year, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranks franchise systems based on a cumulative score built from analysis of more than 150 data points. The list is widely used by prospective franchise owners as a reference point when comparing opportunities across industries, which makes DoodyCalls overall and category rankings significant milestones for the brand. 

DoodyCalls presents an exciting opportunity for aspiring business owners in the pet services industry, offering essential pet waste removal services for both homes and businesses in their local areas. The brand thrives on a model focused on recurring service, reliable scheduling and fostering strong connections with local customers. 

DoodyCalls franchise owners also have access to an array of shared resources as part of the Authority Brands family, which includes several other popular home services brands in the franchise space.

"We're really focused on making sure our franchise owners have all the support they need to grow alongside the brand," Amos said. "Getting recognized as the top brand in our category confirms how solid our base is and that we're on the right track."

To view DoodyCalls’ full profile on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, visit: https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/doodycalls/319574. 

ABOUT DOODYCALLS

DoodyCalls was founded in 2000 by Jacob and Susan D'Aniello in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. In 2004, the company began franchising its pet waste removal business nationwide and established corporate headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. DoodyCalls provides pet waste removal services for residential and commercial customers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. For more information about DoodyCalls, visit www.doodycalls.com.