Scoop Soldiers Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$68,600 - $118,800
Franchise Fee
$29,500
Total US Locations
107
Business Summary
Scoop Soldiers operates a military-themed business providing residential and commercial pet waste management and yard deodorizing services. These services are delivered directly to customer homes or business locations.
Corporate History
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC was established on June 20, 2019, in Texas. The company began offering Scoop Soldiers franchises on August 12, 2019. Its affiliate, Scoop Soldiers Service Company, LLC, which was established in May 2019, is the successor to Pooper Troopers USA, LLC, which operated businesses under the name "Poop Troops" since 2010. All "Poop Troops" businesses were rebranded to "Scoop Soldiers" in May 2019 to align with the franchise program launch.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$68,600 - $118,800
Franchise Fee (Low)
$29,500
Franchise Fee (High)
$316,000
Royalty %
8%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$1,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$31,800
Working Capital
$12,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
Yes
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC has received an unqualified opinion on its financial statements for 2024 and 2023, indicating that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the company's financial position and results of operations. The auditors' report does not contain any specific "going concern" qualifications.
Financing Details
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC may offer direct financing for the initial franchise fee, but is not obligated to do so. This financing is available from Scoop Soldiers or its affiliate, Scoop Soldiers Service Company, LLC. For a single base territory, Scoop Soldiers can finance the full $39,500 initial franchise fee with no down payment, over a 60-month term at a 9% APR interest rate. Payments of $819.96 per month are withheld from remittance payments for 12 months, with no prepayment penalty. Similar terms apply for additional territories, with the amount financed varying by the number of territories. Franchisees are required to sign a promissory note and a security agreement, pledging the franchise rights and all business assets as collateral. Under the note, franchisees waive certain legal rights and defenses, and a confessed judgment may be taken against them.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
107
Franchised Units
96
Corporate Units
11
Franchising Since
2019
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
Yes
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Count
1
Litigation Summary
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC's affiliate, Scoop Soldiers Service Company, LLC, is currently involved in one pending litigation case. In October 2024, Scoop Soldiers Service Company, LLC filed a complaint against Top Paw Distributing, LLC, Top Paw LLC, and Carl Gregory for trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants unlawfully used a similar domain name to redirect users to a competing website, which caused confusion among consumers and misappropriated Scoop Soldiers' trademarks. The defendants expressed an intention to settle this matter out of court in December 2024, and the case remains pending.
Bankruptcy History
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew a Scoop Soldiers franchise, franchisees must be in full compliance with their current Franchise Agreement and all related agreements. They must provide 180 days written notice of their intent to renew before the current term expires. Franchisees are required to sign Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC's then-current form of Franchise Agreement and any related agreements for the renewal term, which may have terms materially different from their original agreement. They must also sign a general release in favor of Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC, pay a renewal fee, and ensure all owners and their spouses are in compliance with their agreements and personally guarantee the terms of the new renewal Franchise Agreement.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC provides comprehensive assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, Scoop Soldiers grants the right to operate the business, helps with site review and approval for the operating territory (allowing for home-based administrative offices if permitted by law), and provides access to confidential operations manuals and a list of approved suppliers and equipment. Scoop Soldiers will also identify and locate the franchisee's business on its website and provide initial training for the franchisee or managing owner and one manager. This initial training is a five-day program, followed by 20 hours of on-site training during the first week of operation. After opening, Scoop Soldiers communicates and updates operating standards, marketing standards, and a list of approved vendors. Franchisees may be required to attend an annual system conference and supplemental training (for which fees may apply). Scoop Soldiers also administers system-wide marketing funds. While franchisees are responsible for hiring and training their own employees, Scoop Soldiers provides guidelines for uniforms and ensures compliance with system standards.
Initial Training Hours
40
Training Location
McKinney, Texas
Ongoing Support
After a Scoop Soldiers franchise opens, Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC provides ongoing support through regular communication and consultations regarding system standards, procedures, and operating requirements. They establish and update marketing and brand standards and provide lists of approved vendors and suppliers. Scoop Soldiers may coordinate an annual system conference for franchisees. Additionally, supplemental on-site training may be required or offered, especially if performance standards are not met, and initial training is available for replacement operating managers, all potentially for a fee. Scoop Soldiers also administers system-wide marketing funds.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Scoop Soldiers seeks individuals who are either honorably discharged military veterans, or who represent a minority or woman-owned enterprise. The ideal candidate for a Scoop Soldiers franchise is an actively involved managing owner, capable of personally overseeing the business's daily operations. They should also possess strong management and supervisory skills, and ideally, have experience in a waste removal business, especially if looking to convert an existing business. The candidate or their manager must also be capable of completing the franchisor's initial training program and adhering to confidentiality and non-competition agreements.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Hands-On
Territory Type
Non-Exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
Scoop Soldiers territories are generally defined as a geographic area containing a population of approximately 400,000 to 600,000 people. This population count is determined in aggregate using raw data, without considering demographics or age. Franchisees can purchase additional territories, each also defined by this population range.
Staffing Notes
Scoop Soldiers Franchise Company, LLC requires the franchisee's Managing Owner to be personally responsible for the overall management and full-time, day-to-day operations of the franchise. However, a franchisee may hire a manager to handle daily operations if that manager meets Scoop Soldiers' criteria, completes the initial training program, signs confidentiality and non-competition agreements, and agrees to on-site supervision. Franchisees are solely responsible for hiring, managing, and supervising their employees, but must ensure all staff wear approved uniforms and adhere to system standards for services and products.