 Franchise
FRANCHISES AVAILABLE
LOW COST OF ENTRY
Download Hound Mounds POOP 911 Franchise Information Packet

Ever wonder what it would be like to own your own business for a very low cost? The pet industry is hot now and we have been blazing a trail since we started. Our sophisticated systems and proven processes keep our franchise owners happy and our customers yards clean! How successful are our processes coupled with our state of the art web-based billing system? Try less than 0.5% bad debt annually!
- 63% of all US households have pets. That's about 69 million homes.
- 45% of all US households have more than one pet.
- Of the pets owners in the US, over 60% have Dogs.
- In 2004 an estimated $34.4 Billion was spend in the US on pet expenditures. 2005 is estimated to be over $35.5 Billion.
- US spending on pets and pet services has grown each year for the past 10 years
We are growing very rapidly and have strong grasp on what it takes to be successful in this industry. Let's face it this industry is not rocket science but you do have to have sophisticated systems and methodologies for scaleability, great name, logo and savvy marketing to make it all work. We feel we offer all this at an affordable cost to franchisees and give them a road map to pave their way to success.
If you are in a heavily populated city where you think Hound Mounds pooper scooper service would be a great addition to your community services give us a call or drop us a line. LOW COST OF ENTRY and return of your initial investment is expected well within your first year of being in business. If you are wanting to start this as a side business while not quitting your day job until your customer base matures, we can tell you exactly how to do it because that's how we started this business!

As a Franchisee of Hound Mounds you would receive the following:
- Extensive Initial and Ongoing Training on how to setup your local franchise, marketing, BARCS system use, payroll and how to grow your business during peak times of the year
- Customer Billing & Credit Card Processing all done centrally through B.A.R.C.S. No folding or USPS mailing of bills to customers!
- Setup of all new customers that call in to our 877-POOP-911 main number by our call representatives
- Routing of calls for existing customers from the 877-POOP-911 number and Hound Mounds web-site directly to you/your local office through our sophisticated call routing system
- Hound Mounds Franchise Management Operations Manual (More than 70 pages in full color that captures exactly what HM corporate does on a daily basis to be successful including B.A.R.C.S. usage)
- Hound Mounds Employee Manual
- B.A.R.C.S Auto Technician Assignment to Routes
- Franchisee Payroll Processing
- Hound Mounds Email address specific to your local area
- Use of all Hound Mounds logos and marketing materials including vehicle wrap.
- Our Savvy Internet Marketing & Web Programming Expertise
- Marketing on our website to ensure coverage of your area.
- Step by step methods of how and where to advertise. We know what does and does not work!
- Starter Uniforms and Equipment for 5 Employees
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1st Year Total Estimated Startup Costs -- Including Upfront Franchise Fee ($16,600 - $22,500)
- $7,500 - $10,000 Initial Franchise Fee (Depending On Size of Territory)
- $1,000-$1,500 Hound Mounds Vehicle Wrap (Price Per Vehicle)
- $1,600 - $3000 B.A.R.C.S. (Billing Administrative Routing & Customer Scheduling) System Annual Cost
- $6000 - $6500 Required Internet & Local Marketing (Annual Cost)
- $500 - $1500 Equipment/Uniforms/Supplier
- 6% Gross Sales Royalty Fee
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We would love to discuss how Hound Mounds POOP 911 service can become a household name in your area. Begin your own Hound Mounds Franchise today!!
If this sounds interesting to you call us at 1-877-POOP-911 or e-mail us at Franchises@HoundMounds.com
Please specify your name, address, and contact information at the time you call or in your e-mail so we may get in contact with you.

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