Why Georgia Is a Prime Market for Scoop Soldiers Franchise Growth

Scoop Soldiers, the pet waste removal franchise with 40-plus units and counting, has identified the state of Georgia as its next target for development efforts. With three territories currently operating in the state, seven enhanced territories up for grabs and another 10-plus traditional territories available, Scoop Soldiers is seeking passionate, qualified franchisees to continue to spread the Scoop Soldiers name and service statewide.

“The one key to our business model is that it's reliant on pet ownership. This market has a large pet-owning population and a strong pet community,” explained Scott Oaks, vice president of franchise development at Scoop Soldiers. “For about $20 a week, we can take care of the worst part of owning a pet while keeping your yard a clean and healthy environment for your pets and your family. We provide these services in almost any economic community. This will be a service as common as getting your lawn mowed or your house cleaned in the next couple of years.”

The brand’s current presence is concentrated in the Atlanta Metro, servicing Alpharetta, Cumming, Buford, Duluth, Norcross and Suwanee. The seven available enhanced territories service the rest of Atlanta, reaching all the way to Stockbridge.

Multiple Scoop Soldiers Franchise Opportunities Are Available

Scoop Soldiers’ presence in the state provides prospective local owners a leg up, especially those who might consider investing in an enhanced territory. With several operational territories, the Scoop Soldiers name is recognizable in the state. Enhanced territories allow new owners to invest in territories that are already operational, providing the perfect balance between business acquisition and a start-up business model.

“This is a concept that is pretty rare in the service-based industry,” said Oaks. “Basically, there are two paths to Scoop Soldiers business ownership. One is the more traditional startup path, building up a business from scratch, and the other way is through an enhanced territory — converting an existing corporate market into a franchise-owned market.”

There are also traditional start-up opportunities across Athens, Macon, Savannah and St. Simons Island.

Why Georgia Is an Ideal Market for Scoop Soldiers

There is growing pet ownership in Georgia, with studies showing that Atlanta is one of the top metropolitan areas nationwide for people with pets. Ranking among the highest metro areas in terms of dog count per household, Atlanta has become a hotbed for pets and, consequently, demand for pet-related services.

The larger state of Georgia also offers a mix of urban and suburban communities, both of which welcome pet waste removal services. In both neighborhoods and cramped city environments, keeping a pet’s yard safe, clean and healthy is one of the best ways to care for them. With an increasing awareness of the importance of clean, sanitary conditions for pets, more and more owners are committed to securing the necessary services to reduce the spread of diseases, parasites and other health risks.

With its professional, efficient and hygienic waste removal services, Scoop Soldiers is prepared to expand its name even further, leveraging its already-strong customer base in the state as it works to execute franchise agreements for nearly 20 available territories.

As it grows, working to expand the business in Atlanta and find great-fit owners for the remaining available territories, the brand is also ensuring that local staff and market leaders are always available for ongoing support.

“We are very involved with franchisees going through the transitioning process,” said Oaks. “If the new franchisee decides to hire the current employees, for example, there are a lot of steps on the backend that come with that, and our support is part of the investment.”

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