Source: FranopolisJdog Franchises
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor is JDog Franchises, LLC a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 16, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are JDog Franchises, LLC a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 16, 2014.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cell phone, computer/software/email | $650 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Cell phone, computer/software/email 8 $650 $1,500 |
| Storage Unit or Warehouse | $100 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Storage Unit or Warehouse 10 $100 $3,000 |
| Travel, accommodations and meals during Initial Training | $300 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Travel, accommodations and meals during Initial Training 9 $300 $3,000 |
| Initial Marketing | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Initial Marketing 11 $3,000 $6,000 |
| Total | $30,000 to $187,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total 14 : $30,000 to $187,250 |
| Trailer | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Trailer 3 $0 $1,000 |
| Permits & Licenses | $200 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Permits & Licenses 5 $200 $750 |
| Equipment carts/dollies, uniforms, misc. | $500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Equipment carts/dollies, uniforms, misc. 4 $500 $2,500 |
| Signage-vehicle wrap | $1,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage-vehicle wrap 6 $1,000 $8,000 |
| Wages | $4,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Wages 12 $4,000 $35,000 |
| Insurance | $750 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance 7 $750 $12,000 |
| Additional Funds 3 months | $9,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds 3 months 13 $9,000 $60,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $10,000 $45,000 |
| Professional Fees | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Fees $500 $2,000 |
| Approved towing vehicle | $0 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Approved towing vehicle 2 $0 $7,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
The initial franchise fee for a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise Business range between $10,000 and $45,000 depending on the population of your territory (“Initial Fee”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Currently $0, not to exceed $300 per month.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Initial Fee | The Tier 2 Initial Fee, which applies to territories with populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people, is $25,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer | $10,000, plus any broker fee payable by franchisor as a result of your transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Tier 3 Royalty | (a) $400 each month for the twelve (12) months beginning on the Scheduled Opening; (b) $600.00 each month for months thirteen (13) through the end of the Term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late Payment | $100 for first occurrence; $200 for second occurrence; $300 for third occurrence and subsequent occurrences | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Marketing Fund | Currently $0, not to exceed $300 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee for a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise Business range between $10,000 and $45,000 depending on the population of your territory (“Initial Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Tier 1 Initial Fee | The Tier 1 Initial Fee, which applies to territories with populations of approximately 200,000 people, is $45,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local Advertising Cooperative | Currently $0. If advertising cooperative is created, must contribute the greater of 2% of the previous month’s sales or $500.00 per territory/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local Advertising Fund | Currently $0. If fund is established, the greater of 2% of previous month gross sales or $500.00 per territory/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Tier 3 Initial Fee | The Tier 3 Initial Fee, which applies to territories with populations less than 50,000 people, is $15,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Territorial Policy | Return of fees collected for first occurrence; return of fees collected plus $500 for second occurrence and return of fees plus $1,000 for subsequent occurrences | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Tier 1 Royalty | (a) $800.00 each month for the first twelve months beginning on the Scheduled Opening Date; (b) $1200.00 each month for the months thirteen through twenty- four (13-24) of the Term; (c) $1600.00 each month for months twenty-five through thirty six (25-36) of the Term; (d) $2000.00 each month, for months thirty-seven (37) through the end of the Term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Tier 2 Royalty | (a) $400.00 each month for the first twelve months beginning on the Scheduled Opening Date; (b) $600.00 each month for the months thirteen through twenty- four (13-24) of the Term; (c) $800.00 each month for months twenty-five through thirty-six (25-36) of the Term; (d) $1,000.00 each month, for months thirty-seven (37) through the end of the Term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Territory
SourcesYou will receive a designated exclusive territory in which to operate the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your Territorial rights are not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency, and cannot be unilaterally altered by the franchisor without your permission.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will receive a designated exclusive territory (“Territory”) in which to operate the Franchised Business.
Source NotesYour Territorial rights are not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency, and cannot be unilaterally altered by us without your permission.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesYou will be permitted to have at least two (2) attendees at initial training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The minimum length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement and the operation of the Franchise Business is estimated to be six (6) to eight (8) weeks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 11 · View Source
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You will be permitted to have at least two (2) attendees at initial training.
Source NotesThe minimum length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement and the operation of the Franchise Business is estimated to be six (6) to eight (8) weeks.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 192 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 123 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 174 192 18
2024 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised 2024 192 123 -69
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor is JDog Franchises, LLC a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 16, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are JDog Franchises, LLC a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 16, 2014.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes James R. Griffiths (Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Tracey Flanagan (Senior Vice President and Co-Founder), Terry Corkery (Vice President of Franchise Development) and Thomas Starke (President and Chief Operating and Training Officer).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 11, 12 · Item 2 · View Source
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: James R. Griffiths
Senior Vice President and Co-Founder: Tracey Flanagan
Vice President of Franchise Development: Terry Corkery
Source NotesPresident and Chief Operating and Training Officer: Thomas Starke
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $30,000 to $187,250. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal 14 : $30,000 to $187,250
11Support, Training And Advertising
You will be permitted to have at least two (2) attendees at initial training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 11 · View Source
The minimum length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement and the operation of the Franchise Business is estimated to be six (6) to eight (8) weeks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 11 · View Source
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You will be permitted to have at least two (2) attendees at initial training.
Source NotesThe minimum length of time between signing of the Franchise Agreement and the operation of the Franchise Business is estimated to be six (6) to eight (8) weeks.
12Territory
You will receive a designated exclusive territory in which to operate the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 12 · View Source
Your Territorial rights are not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency, and cannot be unilaterally altered by the franchisor without your permission.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will receive a designated exclusive territory (“Territory”) in which to operate the Franchised Business.
Source NotesYour Territorial rights are not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency, and cannot be unilaterally altered by us without your permission.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
Franchisee may only sell goods or services as approved by the franchisor either in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchisee may only sell goods or services as approved by the franchisor either in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 123 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised 2024 192 123 -69
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