JDog in the News – Page 16

When looking at buying into a franchise, people can sometimes be discouraged by the high fees to get started and the elaborate rules for sales numbers that need to be hit. It can be daunting to think about taking on a six-figure venture, but especially so for Veterans, a group that has historically struggled to find employment that values them and gives them freedom after serving in the military.

The Legacy of Honor, a 501c3 organization whose mission is to serve our active military, veterans, first responders and their families in whatever way is needed is pleased to provide information on veterans and their families who were assisted over this Memorial Day weekend.

When Marine Corps Veteran Zac Turner discovered JDog Carpet Cleaning and Floor Care — the nationally recognized franchise opportunity for Veterans and their families with over 260 owners and operators in the U.S. — he knew he had found his next adventure. Motivated by his love for his country and for supporting local Veterans, Turner set out to not only start a successful business, but also to employ Veterans in need of a stable income and a purpose upon returning to civilian life.

JDog Brands, the home services franchisor behind both JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, was created in 2012 with a unique mission to help Veterans achieve the American dream of entrepreneurship by creating a clear path to successful business ownership. Today, JDog Brands has grown to feature over 260 Veteran-owned franchise locations across the United States.

Two years after being injured in combat, Lillie Williams is finding footing in the trash hauling and demolition business. On April 25, Williams held a grand opening for her JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise in Pickerington.

JDog Brands, the veteran-centric franchisor with over 270 veteran-owned franchise locations across the United States, has announced a strategic, nationwide partnership with Soldiers’ Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.

After retiring from a 21-year military career that took her from New York to East Africa, Lillie Williams’ passion to serve only continued to grow stronger as she transitioned into civilian life. In 2021, Lillie and her husband Robert began looking for a career that would allow the family to stay true to its military background. When they discovered JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, a Veteran-centric home services franchise that offers junk removal for both residential and commercial property owners, it proved to be the perfect fit.

For 20 years, Jay Rimel served in the U.S. Army, where he worked mainly with a weapons of mass destruction emergency response unit. After his service, Rimel knew he wanted to take control of his destiny and become a successful business owner in his local community of Round Rock, Texas, just north of Austin. But it was about more than just making money — Rimel also wanted to find a way to stay connected to the military community and help Veterans transition back into civilian life. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, a military-centric home services franchise that only hires Veterans, proved to be the perfect fit.

JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, a new floor cleaning franchise from veteran-focused franchisor JDog Brands, was launched in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every sector. Still, despite 2020’s myriad challenges, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care thrived, signing a whopping 17 franchise locations in its first two years. Now, the emerging brand is preparing to build on that momentum, with a goal of opening 10 new locations by the end of 2022.

JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, a new floor cleaning franchise from veteran-focused franchisor JDog Brands, is gearing up for major expansion. Following a pandemic-fueled boom in the home services sector, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care signed an impressive 14 franchise locations in its first two years of operation. Now, the emerging brand hopes to open 10 new locations by the end of 2022, and has identified several markets primed for growth across the country, including Raleigh, North Carolina.