Doo Care Announces Appointment Of Ray Hays, President And Ceo

Posted on November 06, 2007 by Bill Dube

Franchise Executive to Spearhead New Dog Waste Franchise Concept

TUCSON, Ariz. – As part of the launch of its new dog waste franchise concept, Doo Care today announced that Ray Hays, President and CEO, will lead the company’s franchising activities. Based in Tucson, Ariz., the franchisor of Doo Care, DC Franchising LLC, announced an aggressive plan to open 200 franchises over the next five years. Hays, who has over 17 years experience in franchising, played a central role in developing the company’s franchise offering, both as company executive and principal investor.

“Nearly a year ago, I began searching for an investment in a business concept that I could take to market as a new franchise,” says Hays. “I laughed when a business colleague said that I should consider an independent dog waste company called Doo Care. After taking a closer look at Doo Care’s comprehensive business systems and the financial results, I quickly got over the poop stigma. I realized that Doo Care is a future franchise leader waiting to be taken to market.”

Doo Care was founded as an independent dog waste management company in August 2006 by Nat Truitt, an entrepreneur in Glen Ellyn, Ill., and has built a loyal client following in the Chicago metro area. Based on the Doo Care’s initial results, the company partnered with investors, including Hays, to launch Doo Care’s second operation in Tucson, Ariz., and to spearhead their franchise expansion. 

As part of the newly released Franchise Offering Circular, Doo Care has disclosed quarterly revenues and gross margins for the Chicago area operation’s first year in business.  “By the end of its first full 12 months, the Chicago operation was showing a quarterly gross margin in excess of 49%. That’s a great track record for any new business, especially for a concept that can be launched with less than $40,000 in startup capital,” says Hays. “During the startup phase, a Doo Care franchise can be managed from a home office, which will save significantly on overhead expenses.”

Over the past 17 years, Hays has worked in various franchise management roles. His professional background includes franchise development, marketing, sales, operations, technology services and franchise support. Hays has worked with market leaders in the franchise services sector, including AlphaGraphics®, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers®, Comfort Keepers®, Marriott® and Choice Hotels International®. He is currently Managing Partner of Envoy Investments LLC, which is a shareholder in the franchisor of Doo Care, DC Franchising LLC. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelors degree in International Affairs from Georgetown University.

“Through the years, I’ve seen successes and failures in the franchise world,” adds Hays “Building a leading franchisor requires good people and hard work. With the experience of our management team and investors, I am confident that Doo Care is a franchise success story in the making.”

About Doo Care

Doo Care is a professional pet waste removal and management company dedicated to helping

residential and commercial customers keep their yards free of pet waste. Doo Care is an environmentally conscious company, preserving water and land by managing and disposing of pet waste in an environmentally appropriate manner. The first Doo Care operation was founded in August 2006 near Chicago, Ill, and the franchise headquarters for Doo Care is located in Tucson, AZ.