The Authority Brands' 2025 Convention brought all of our brands together in one place to learn, grow, and celebrate. One of the highlights of our event was the Gala Awards, where we recognized our Franchise Owners of the Year for 2024.
A lot goes into being a successful franchise owner: drive, passion, grit to drive results, collaboration with the community, willingness to pivot, never giving up, and so much more.
“Our franchise of the year defines all of these qualities,” said Larry Amos, Brand President of DoodyCalls.
Father and son team, Ray and Brent Eaton, joined DoodyCalls in 2021, shortly after it’s acquisition by Authority Brands, and launched their Jackson, FL location. This marked the first DoodyCalls location in the state of Florida.
Their success has helped the DoodyCalls network grow within the state. “Due to their validation and performance, we now have 6 locations and are still growing,” Larry said.
The Eatons constantly work together with the corporate team at DoodyCalls to look for ways to dominate the market! “Tenacity is the best description of this duo,” Larry said. “Working together, and with our leadership team to find options, solutions, and a path forward that remains consistent with our vision.”
To date, the Eatons have embraced DoodyCalls’ B2B strategy, tapping into Jacksonville’s commercial market. They’ve leaned into crushing the initial ramp-up of their business, hold the record for the largest tuck-in acquisition of a local competitor on record, and are building a pipeline to beat their own record in 2025.
“I cannot say enough about the partnership we have with Ray and Brent. They provide us with insight, challenges, and solutions, while always remaining in bounds with our core values and our core mission for the DoodyCalls brand,” Larry said. “It inspires me to be part of their family business, helping build success for generations to come!”
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