How did you get into the industry Ryan?
I was working on a different startup/project and needed a side hustle to keep the project moving forward. Scooping dog poop came to mind. After some research into the pooper scooper industry, I exited the partnership of the startup and moved forward with the pooper scooper business idea.
What’s New in the Business or in the Franchise Model for Bombs Away?
The industry is really starting to take shape and gain awareness. Five years ago, there wasn’t even a category listed for this industry. Now it’s becoming more commonplace as more people learn about and see the value of the services we provide. Additionally, new software has been developed specifically for our industry in regard to how we run our daily operations. We used to have to toggle between three or four applications. Now we have everything we need in just one software application.
Where do you See Opportunities or Challenges for the Franchise/Business Moving Forward?
I see a lot of opportunity for exponential growth in this industry as well as the ability for others to become successful business owners. The challenge moving forward is pushing more awareness to this industry and driving home the value of our services.
What is your Goal for the Bombs Away Franchise Business Moving Forward?
My main goal is to build Bombs Away! into a national brand and give others who have the desire to start and run a business an opportunity to get into a relatively young and unheard-of industry a chance to build and grow a thriving business.
Talk to us About Training and Support, How Do You Deliver?
Most of the training will be done at our clients’ residences and commercial properties as well as at our franchise training center. This will consist of a blend of field operations training as well as classroom training on our processes, systems, and standards. We will also provide a library of comprehensive training videos franchisees may watch online anytime in the comfort of their home or office. We will also provide field visits to support franchisees in their respective territories.
Define your Franchise Model:
Training and Support Model?
Comprehensive on-the-job training done in the field at our residential and commercial customer accounts, in-depth training on our software and systems used in the business daily. Ongoing support regarding hiring and training staff, sales and marketing support, phone/message scripts/templates for sales/upselling (residential/commercial), customer support/onboarding, best practices on handling negative customer interactions, etc.
What is the Fee Structure?
$30K franchise fee; 8% monthly royalty on gross sales; 2% royalty contribution for our national marketing fund.
Territory Definition?
We offer large territories consisting of a minimum population size of 250,000 to 500,000
Day in the life of a Franchisee?
Franchisees will initially wear many hats and be responsible for sales and marketing, customer support, maintaining routes and performing services in the field, hiring and training staff.
What does Your Franchisee Do in the Business Every Day?
Franchisees will (initially) wear many hats and be responsible for sales and marketing, customer support, maintaining routes and performing services in the field, hiring and training staff.
Who is the Ideal Franchise Candidate for a Bombs Away Franchise?
The ideal candidate is someone who is a self-starter, goal-oriented and driven to succeed no matter the challenges that may arise. Problem solvers. Someone with a passion for service and helping others – servant leaders. And, of course, someone who loves dogs
What Goals Do You Have for the Franchise Model in the Future?
I’d like to develop and introduce industry-specific products into the marketplace. There are tools most of us use currently that work well (with a little modification) but there’s quite a bit of room for improvement along with the creation of a product sales opportunity.
For more information on the Bombs Away Franchise, visit the franchise site: https://www.getbombsaway.com/