Quick Verdict · who it fits
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$30K - $187K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$10K
System size (Item 20)
94
Agreement term
15 yrs
Years in business
12+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
6 days
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
94
Total units open
5
Units opened last year
34
Units closed last year
-29
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How JDog Junk Removal & Hauling ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
16th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
11th pct · of 136 peers
System size
54th pct · of 136 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$164K - $418K
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
470
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDog Junk Removal & Hauling | Disclosed | $10K | $30K - $187K | — | 94 |
| Servicemaster Clean/RestoreSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $112K - $188K | 4–10% | 584 |
| Jani-King of CaliforniaBiggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling requires a $10,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $30,000–$187,250, per the most recent FDD on file.
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is franchised by JDog Franchises, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling has 94 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling's most recent FDD documents approximately 6 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling discloses an initial agreement term of 15 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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