How much does a JDog franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $30,000–$187,250, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do JDog franchise owners make?

JDog discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a JDog franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. JDog scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 2% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a JDog franchise

Junk Removal & Hauling · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$30,000–$187,250

Total fees

2% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

39 ceased, 34 terminated

Lawsuits

Is JDog worth it? How it compares to 57 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	2% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $30,000	cheaper than most (median $116,200)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	41.5% of outlets	worse than 98% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 62% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly disclaims any representations about franchisee future or past outlet performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

43% turnover over 3 years; 98 outlets lost 2023-2025. Significant system contraction.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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JDog franchise — frequently asked

How much does a JDog franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $30,000–$187,250, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do JDog franchise owners make?: JDog discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the JDog franchise failure rate?: 43% turnover over 3 years; 98 outlets lost 2023-2025. Significant system contraction.
Is a JDog franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. JDog scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 2% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34860-202510-06 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with JDog or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.