JDog Junk Removal & HaulingFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise requires a total initial investment of $45K – $187K, including a $45K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 31.2% charge-off rate across 45 loans[1]. Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $45K – $187K
- 2nd pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 21st pct Retail
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 94
- 26th pct Retail
- SBA default
- 31.2%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
31.2% of SBA loans charged off across 45 loans, above the 16% franchise average.
The system contracted 24% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $45K – $187K including a $45K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 100/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 31.2% across 45 loans (well above the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- System contracting at -51.0% CAGR over 3 years. Investigate whether closures are franchisor-driven (consolidation) or franchisee-driven (economics).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- JDog Franchises, LLC
- Parent company
- JD Investment Company, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 1021 Old Cassatt Road, Suite 100, Berwyn, PA 19312
- Auditor
- Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $4.4M
- vs $3.6M prior year
Overview
About
JDog franchisees operate junk removal and hauling services, managing daily operations including customer acquisition, scheduling, crew coordination, and debris disposal. Revenue is generated through on-demand and contracted junk removal services for residential and commercial clients, with franchisees responsible for local marketing, customer service, and operational execution within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Gerald “Jerry” Flanagan
- Headquarters
- PA
- Founded
- 2012
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 27
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $9K | $60K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $0 | $82K |
| Total initial investment | $45K | $187K |
Source: JDog Junk Removal & Hauling 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $45K – $187K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $9K – $60K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $45K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Tier 1: $800 to $2000 per month; Tier 2: $400 to $1000 pe…
- Ad fund
- not to exceed $300 per month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $0 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Retail averages
How JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 94
- Opened
- 5
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 34
- Turnover rate
- 36.2%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -23.6%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -51.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 33 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
A system losing more than 10% of its units year-over-year is a red flag. Check whether closures are concentrated in specific regions.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 45
- Loan volume
- $6.5M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 31.2%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 68.8%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 35.7%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 7
- Defaults
- 5
Vintage analysis
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling charge-off rate by loan vintage
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into JDog Junk Removal & Hauling's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 7 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 15 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 8-year lending trend
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A 31.2% charge-off rate means roughly 1 in 3 franchisees failed to repay their SBA loan. Investigate what changed.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining franchise system with significant litigation exposure, missing financial disclosures, and corporate financial instability creates substantial risk for franchisee capital.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 100 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 23.6% year-over-year (94 units), indicating system contraction and franchisee struggles
- 02MINORTwo active lawsuits (one settled FDCPA violation, one pending ERISA class action) suggest operational/compliance issues and potential corporate liability exposure
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure in FDD Item 19, preventing accurate ROI assessment on $30K-$187K investment
- 04MINORTiered royalty structure ($800-$2000/month Tier 1) creates unclear earning expectations and suggests performance variance across franchisees
- 05MINOR15-year term is unusually long for service franchise with declining unit base, limiting franchisee exit flexibility
- 06HIGH'Going Concern' marked False indicates potential financial instability at corporate level, threatening franchisee support and system viability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 15 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 15 years |
| Territory type | Radius/Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Pennsylvania |
| Litigation count | 2 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 30 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 10 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
69 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise?
The total investment to open a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise ranges from $45K – $187K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise owners earn?
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is JDog Junk Removal & Hauling's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling has a charge-off rate of 31.2% across 45 loans, meaning 31.2% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling has 94 total units in the United States, including 94 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 5 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is JDog Junk Removal & Hauling a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates JDog Junk Removal & Hauling as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 100 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.