At Ax
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching At Ax franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Cooper’s Scoopers franchises establish and operate pet-waste removal and management businesses. The FDD describes local unit franchises that provide the service to pet owners.
Headline figures
At Ax quick facts
- Is At Ax a franchise?
- Yes. At Ax offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 116 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36).
- How much does it cost to open an At Ax franchise?
- The At Ax Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $47,900–$75,000 for total initial investment: $47,900 - $75,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $59,150–$79,000 for unit —totalinitialinvestment —low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $79,000 for unit —totalinitialinvestment —high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $51,900–$75,000 for total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the At Ax initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does At Ax charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 12% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does At Ax disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The At Ax FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 51). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many At Ax locations are there?
- The FDD reports 0 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is At Ax a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $47,900 – $75,000 (Total Initial Investment: $47,900 - $75,000); $59,150 – $79,000 (Unit —TotalInitialInvestment —low); $79,000 (Unit —TotalInitialInvestment —high); $51,900 – $75,000 (Total Estimated Initial Investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 42 Franchised locations; other measures for 21 Franchised locations; other measures for 100 Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2024, to 117 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
At Ax head-to-head
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Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- $47,900 - $75,000PDF p. 18$47,900 – $75,000
- Total Estimated Initial InvestmentPDF p. 18$51,900 – $75,000
- Unit —TotalInitialInvestment —lowPDF p. 24$59,150 – $79,000
- Unit —TotalInitialInvestment —highPDF p. 24$79,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee: The greater of 12% of Gross Revenues or $125 per weekMain ongoing fee
42 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
42 locations
Other measures · 42 locations
- Who is counted
- 1–2YearsATAXunitoffices
- Excluded
- Company-owned and16franchisedoutlets excluded forclosure,termination,norevenuereport ornotfull-year.
- Method
- Unauditedself-reported grossrevenue netrefunds/salesandusetaxes. Cohortbytime sincefranchiseagreementsigned.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
Net +18 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($47,900 – $79,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 113 to 117 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1–2YearsATAXunitoffices · PDF p. 51
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3–4YearsATAXunitoffices · PDF p. 51
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — AllATAXunitoffices · PDF p. 51
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 5+YearsATAXunitoffices · PDF p. 51
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 36
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | coopers scoopers llc total assets as of january 8, 2025 | $5,000 |
| 2025 | coopers scoopers llc cash as of january 8, 2025 | $5,000 |
| 2025 | coopers scoopers llc net income | $0 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 29 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: A specific geographic region defined by zip codes, natural, or political boundaries in Schedule 1; territory minimum population approximately 125,000 residents.
“The Territory will be for a specific geographic region that we define by zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth on Schedule 1 to the Franchise Agreement (“Territory”). A territory will have a minimum population of approximately 125,000 residents, as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau or mapping software that we feel is reliable.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 29 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: Geographic region defined by zip codes, natural or political boundaries; minimum population approximately 125,000 residents.
“The Territory will be for a specific geographic region that we define by zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth on Schedule 1 to the Franchise Agreement (“Territory”). A territory will have a minimum population of approximately 125,000 residents”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 29 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: Yes. The franchisor promises not to establish same or similar company-owned or franchised outlets in the defined territory; cross-territory servicing and other stated exceptions apply.
“You will receive an exclusive territory, meaning a geographic area within which we promise not to establish either a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 29 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: Yes
“You will receive an exclusive territory, meaning a geographic area within which we promise not to establish either a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
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