JDog in the News – Page 9
December 9, 2022
1851 Franchise: FOX Business: Company Seeks to Reduce Veteran Unemployment Rate
In 2011, when Army Veteran Jerry Flanagan noticed the struggle many Veterans had when coming back into civilian life, he and his wife created JDog Junk Removal & Hauling. He started with a Jeep and a trailer and hired a few Veterans from Coastal Hospital. They found immediate success, so the couple began franchising the brand so Veterans across the country could take on leadership positions and hire other Veterans in their communities.
December 9, 2022
1851 Franchise: How JDog Helped Joe Yurick Find His Way Back to His Veteran Identity Years After an Honorable Discharge
Joe Yurick joined the U.S. Army in 2000. Shortly after he completed basic training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training), the 9/11 attacks occurred, and he was deployed. After an honorable discharge in 2004, he worked in a variety of industries — trucking, sales, concrete and more. Coincidentally, a previous employer encouraged him to attend a JDog Brands mixer to learn more about the company.
December 9, 2022
1851 Franchise: FranchiseWire: How JDog Brands Helps Veterans Make a Smooth Transition to Civilian Life
In October, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that the Veteran unemployment rate dropped from 4.1% to 2.7% over the year. But Tracy Flanagan and her husband, Jerry Flanagan, are looking to continue to lower that rate to under 1% nationwide. The Flanagans have created a unique opportunity for Veterans to own small businesses and hire other Veterans in their communities through their company JDog Brands. The company offers home care services through its two brands, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care. The couple has created a brand based on the military values of respect, integrity and trust.
December 7, 2022
Great Day Colorado: JDog Junk Removal & Hauling South Denver Takes Clean Ups to a Whole New Level
With more guests stopping by during the holiday season, maybe you’re wanting to clean up around the house or tackle a few small projects, and we have just the team to help you! JDog Junk Removal & Hauling provides eco-friendly, residential and commercial services across our community to haul away old items of all kinds. This Veteran run and welcomed business is offering a special discount just for our GDC viewers, you’ll get 10% off any junk removal service and 25-dollars off a dumpster rental.
December 7, 2022
Austin American-Statesman: New Pflugerville business dedicated to hiring veterans
After eight years in the Army, Joshua Schaefer’s dream of being a business owner came true with the opening a company that allows him to create jobs for veterans while helping to tidy up the community.
December 5, 2022
Community Impact: 7 businesses now open or coming soon to Pflugerville and Hutto
Several new businesses have opened or are coming soon to the Pflugerville and Hutto areas. The following non-comprehensive list includes eateries, a bar and a department store.
December 3, 2022
1851 Franchise: JDog Brands Provides Marine Veteran Connection and Community After Decades of Service
Retired Sergeant Major Jason Green, a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise owner in Pittsburgh, spent 24 years as a Marine. After retiring, like many Veterans, he wasn’t quite sure where to go next. Green spent time in college, worked at a Veteran-focused nonprofit and started a small business through Amazon before finding JDog.
December 2, 2022
1851 Franchise: The Great Franchisee | Former NYC Corrections Officer Opens Flooring Franchise in Huntington to Create Career Opportunities for Locals
The Great Franchisee | Former NYC Corrections Officer Opens Flooring Franchise in Huntington to Create Career Opportunities for Locals
December 1, 2022
Digital Journal: JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Explains Why Choosing Experts for Junk Removal Is an Excellent Idea
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Columbia is a top-rated junk removal company. In a recent update, they outlined why choosing experts for junk removal is an excellent idea.
November 29, 2022
1851 Franchise: The Great Franchisee | Navy Veteran Opens JDog Junk Removal and Hauling to Support Other Veterans
When Antonio Vicens joined the Navy right out of high school, it was mainly out of necessity. But 20 years later, he is grateful for his time in the military because it gave him opportunities for a successful future that he might not have had otherwise. Part of that successful future for Vicens is opening JDog Junk Removal and Hauling in Camden and Glynn counties.