How much does a Poop 911 franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,620–$25,970.

How much do Poop 911 franchise owners make?

Poop 911 discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Poop 911 franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Poop 911 scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 25% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Poop 911 franchise

Pet Services - Franchise · FDD 2023 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$3,620–$25,970

Total fees

25% of sales

Outlets

268

Closure signals

5 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Poop 911 worth it? How it compares to 8 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	25% of sales	steeper than 75% of pet services franchises
Startup cost	from $3,620	cheaper than most (median $271,825)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.9% of outlets	worse than 88% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	3	more litigious than 78% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly states: 'We do not make any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets.'

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2024: 2 terminations, 5 ceased ops, 2 reacquired from franchisees suggest stress.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Poop 911 franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Poop 911 franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,620–$25,970.
How much do Poop 911 franchise owners make?: Poop 911 discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Poop 911 franchise failure rate?: 2024: 2 terminations, 5 ceased ops, 2 reacquired from franchisees suggest stress.
Is a Poop 911 franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Poop 911 scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 25% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2023). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Poop 911 or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.