Acquisition announcement
Doodie Calls grows in Tallahassee with acquisition of Howdy’s Rent A Toilet
Doodie Calls grows in Tallahassee with acquisition of Howdy’s Rent A Toilet
Doodie Calls grows in Tallahassee with acquisition of Howdy’s Rent A Toilet
The acquisition brings a family-owned Tallahassee name, in business since 1994, together with Talquin Portable Restrooms under Doodie Calls. It combines construction, special event and high-rise sanitation with a local team customers already know.
In July 2025, Howdy’s Rent A Toilet and Talquin Portable Restrooms joined forces under Doodie Calls, a family-owned and operated Florida company serving Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
Howdy’s has served Tallahassee builders, event planners and families since 1994. Allen Jenkins bought the business that year with just 40 rental units.
Howdy’s grew into a trusted name on Tallahassee job sites by showing up on time, placing units where customers asked, and keeping them clean. That same team now has the resources of Doodie Calls behind it.
1994
Howdy’s founded in Tallahassee
30+
Years serving Tallahassee
50%+
Increase in local employment since the merger
4
States served: FL, GA, LA, TX
24/7
Customer support
For Howdy’s Customers
Still the team you know. Same dependable service.
The name may have changed, but the commitment to Howdy’s customers hasn’t. Tallahassee is managed by people who’ve worked the market for years, including Courtney Michelle Lawrence (8 years at Howdy’s) and Marcus Somerset (5 years at Howdy’s). They work alongside Fillmore Griffith (24 years at Talquin).
Key customer & regional benefits
01
More equipment to choose from
Howdy’s construction units, high-rise Polylift half houses and holding tanks are now joined by Talquin’s restroom trailers and the wider Doodie Calls fleet. That fleet includes shower and laundry trailers.
02
Still local, still family owned
Doodie Calls isn’t corporate owned. It’s a family-owned and operated business that’s proud to give back to the Tallahassee community that built Howdy’s and Talquin.
03
More people on the job
Since the Howdy’s and Talquin mergers, local employment has grown by more than 50%. That means more crews for deliveries, pickups and servicing across Tallahassee.
OUR FLEET & EQUIPMENT OFFERINGS
Construction Units and Holding Tanks
Durable job-site toilets for every kind of construction site. 250-gallon holding tanks hook up to job trailers on commercial sites.
High-Rise Polylift Half Houses
Built for high-rise construction. They roll easily onto a freight elevator so crews on upper floors have a restroom close by.
Flushable and ADA-Accessible Units
Flushable toilets, including interior models, for weddings and upscale events. Handicap-accessible units cover festivals, charity events and weekend rentals.
Hand Wash Stands and Restroom Trailers
Standalone hand-wash stands for events and job sites. Luxury restroom trailers are available through Talquin and the wider Doodie Calls fleet.
“Howdy’s has been a Tallahassee name for more than 30 years because they do the basics right: on time, clean and easy to work with. We’re proud to have the Howdy’s team as part of the Doodie Calls family.”
Jeff Simmons [CEO, Doodie Calls]
“We are still the team you know. Same dependable service. Now with even more resources to serve you better. The name may have changed, but our commitment to you hasn’t.”
The Howdy’s Rent A Toilet team
Areas Served
Howdy’s has served Tallahassee and the surrounding area since 1994. Together with Talquin, the Tallahassee team now covers:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Doodie Calls’ Tallahassee location is still run by people you’ve worked with for years.
No. Doodie Calls is family owned and operated, and proud to be part of the Tallahassee community that helped build Howdy’s and Talquin.
All existing Howdy’s rentals and service schedules continue as planned. Your units stay where they are and keep getting serviced on the same schedule.
We serve Tallahassee and Leon County, Taylor County, Madison County, and Jefferson County.
That’s in addition to our wider footprint across Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
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