How JDog Brands Provides Best-in-Class Training and Support To Prepare Franchisees for a Strong Start

JDog Brands, a nearly-300 unit Veteran-centric franchise concept, was developed on the foundation of supporting Veterans and their families. Difficulty adjusting to civilian life and translating military skills to civilian occupancies is not uncommon; JDog provides accessible entrepreneurship opportunities to mitigate this challenge while looping Veterans back into a strong Veteran community.

One of the main differentiators for the franchise system is its training and support opportunities. Proper training and preparation is a notable part of many military experiences, and JDog upholds this value.

“We’ve carefully built training and support systems that allow our franchisees to confidently run their businesses with no doubts about their readiness or ability,” explained Jerry Flanagan, CEO of JDog Brands. “This best-in-class training not only prepares our owners to hit the ground running, but it provides a level of structure and a form of education that is familiar to many Veterans.”

After signing with JDog Brands, owners attend an in-depth training program at the brand’s newly established training center, which includes multiple types of floors and other surfaces in the room for hands-on training as well as desks that can be arranged for classroom-style learning. The facility is also outfitted with technology that allows training sessions to be live streamed to remote learners, allowing existing owners and employees to receive supplemental training whenever they feel necessary.

“James, who is our VP of Training and Development, has really set up a lot of the classes and the structure of the week similar to what you might find in a military school,” explained Kevin Kopa, president of JDog Brands. “Being in the military, you have your basic training or recruit training or whatever it might be called for your respective branch, then you go to a number of specialty schools throughout your career.”

The corporate team provides marketing materials and a unique website for each JDog location that automatically collects leads from website activity, meaning owners will have an easily accessible customer base already compiled for them.

JDog Intranet serves as the main hub for franchisees, providing any other materials or information necessary including vendor contacts, approved graphics and more support.

It is key to note that the abundance of these resources does not negate the interpersonal relationships and support networks that exist within the company. Franchisees have the ability to access information independently, but they are never alone in their business ownership journey.

With a strong leadership team and the JDog Spouses network, both owners and those who stand right beside them have additional access to advice, mentoring, support and encouragement.

“Most jobs don’t look anything like the military structure that veterans are accustomed to, but franchising, when done correctly, can fit like a glove,” said Flanagan. “Veterans like to follow a process. They take their training seriously and have the grit and experience to overcome challenges. We’ve built our franchise opportunities to make the most of those qualities and help our franchisees find success quickly.”

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care ranges from $37,909 to $169,947, including a $10,000-$25,000 franchise fee. The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling ranges from $30,000 to $110,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee.  For more information on franchising with JDog, visit https://www.jdogbrands.com/own-a-franchise.