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The event, which aimed to provide diapers for families in need, was organized by nonprofit organization Bottoms Up as part of the World's Largest Diaper Drive and aligns with JDog’s mission to give back to the communities it serves.
JDog Brands, the Veteran-centric franchisor with over 270 Veteran-owned franchise locations across the United States, 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. But this community-driven approach doesn’t just apply to the Veteran community — JDog franchisees also take pride in giving back to all residents of the communities they serve. Lillie Williams, a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchisee in Columbus, Ohio, for example, recently embarked on a diaper drive to help provide single mothers with access to diapers for their children.
Williams’ drive was organized in conjunction with Bottoms Up, a nonprofit organization that has delivered more than 560,000 diapers to over 70 food pantries and child care facilities in central Ohio for distribution to those in need. The event was held as part of Bottoms Up’s World's Largest Diaper Drive, a week-long initiative between May 2-7 that aimed to collect diapers for those most in need by teaming up with diaper banks and organizations from across Ohio and Minnesota. In total, the drive donated 539,743 diapers, with Williams’ event one of 100 diaper drives registered in several counties.
“I am thrilled to have been able to partner with such an important organization in their efforts to help families in need,” said Williams. “In communities everywhere, there are so many mothers who can't afford to purchase enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry and healthy. With my JDog business, I was able to help make their lives a little bit easier and give back to those families who need our help the most in our community.”
The JDog team is proud to be able to take part in events like these and encourages franchisees like Williams to participate in community-driven initiatives.
Recently, the brand announced a strategic, nationwide partnership with Soldier's Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aid, comfort and resources to the military, veterans and their families. The goal is to inspire every American to wear a red shirt on Fridays to honor and remember everyone deployed. To bring awareness to the RED movement, JDog will be driving their RED wrapped vehicle to locations in their home state of Pennsylvania and Maryland while raising money for Soldier's Angels.
With this community-driven approach to franchising, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is creating a surge of opportunities for transitioning Veterans looking to stay true to their military roots. Jerry Flanagan, JDog’s co-founder and a Veteran himself, designed his company specifically to provide lucrative work opportunities that align with the skills, needs and values of Veterans. The JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise only allows Veterans and their families to apply for franchising, and the brand provides in-depth support, a tight-knit community of fellow Veteran business owners and a flexible and low-cost business model without the need for a storefront, streamlined operations.
“As we continue to grow JDog across the country, we are thrilled to partner with passionate and driven Veterans and military families like the Williams to help them achieve their dream of business ownership and provide them with a platform to give back to their communities,” said Flanagan. “The beauty of this proven business model and streamlined operating system is that it requires no specialized skills or knowledge, but at the same time, it is designed to elevate the strengths of Veterans and make the most of their talents. So much of being in the military is about following a process and giving back, and with JDog, we’ve built a process Veterans can take and turn into a thriving business.”
Now, JDog Brands is actively seeking qualified franchisees like Williams to open franchise territories in markets across the country, starting with Cincinnati, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The total investment necessary to begin 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 Brands, visit: https://www.jdogbrands.com/.
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