Jdog Carpet Cleaning Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$42,909 - $206,447
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Total US Locations
17
Business Summary
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care operates residential and commercial carpet cleaning businesses. This franchise specifically targets honorably discharged US Armed Forces Veterans, Military Families, Active Duty Personnel, Reservists, and National Guardsmen. Franchisees operate within a designated territory, typically with a radius of up to 25 miles and a population of up to 220,000 people.
Corporate History
JDog Carpet Franchising, LLC was formed on March 19, 2019, as a Delaware limited liability company. It is wholly owned by JDog Carpet Services, LLC, which was formed earlier in January 2019. The company's CEO, Gerald "Jerry" Flanagan, along with President and COO Dana Forester, developed the system for operating and franchising JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care businesses. JDog Carpet Franchising, LLC has been offering these franchises since 2019, exclusively to honorably discharged US Armed Forces Veterans, Military Families, Active Duty Personnel, Reservists, and National Guardsmen. The parent company is also affiliated with JDog Franchises, LLC, which has been offering junk removal franchises since 2014.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$42,909 - $206,447
Franchise Fee (Low)
$15,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$35,000
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$6,609
Equipment Costs (High)
$102,197
Working Capital
$19,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
The FDD's "Special Risks to Consider About This Franchise" section highlights a concern regarding JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care's financial condition, stating that its financial statements call into question its financial ability to provide services and support. The company has a significant accumulated member's deficit of $675,839 as of February 29, 2024, despite experiencing positive cash flows from operations. Its current liabilities, excluding deferred revenues, total $247,445, while unrestricted cash is $68,741. Management expects continued growth and states that the parent company intends and has the ability to provide financial assistance if needed to cover working capital requirements for at least one year.
Financing Details
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. Additionally, the franchisor does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations on behalf of its franchisees. Franchisees are responsible for securing their own financing through third parties.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
17
Franchised Units
17
Corporate Units
0
Franchising Since
2019
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care has no litigation history to report. Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document indicates that no litigation information is required to be disclosed for the franchisor or its management.
Bankruptcy History
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care has no bankruptcy history to report. Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document states that no bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed for the franchisor or its management.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
15 years
Renewal Term
15 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care franchise, franchisees must provide notice to the franchisor between 9 and 12 months before their current term expires. They must also meet the franchisor's current requirements for franchisees, ensure they are not in default, and have not been habitually in default under the franchise agreement. Additionally, franchisees are required to sign the then-current form of Franchise Agreement and pay a renewal fee. The renewal term is an additional 15 years, under the contract terms for new franchisees at that time.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care provides comprehensive assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care helps with electronic artwork for advertising, specifications for marketing materials, equipment, and other operational items, and grants access to its Operations Manual. It also provides an initial JDog UniversityTM training program for the franchisee and one employee, suggested pricing lists for services, and a list of required equipment and supplies. Franchisees also receive standards for employee qualifications and training, and guidance on accounting, bookkeeping, and inventory control. After opening, ongoing support includes continued electronic access to the Operations Manuals, administration and maintenance of the brand's website (www.jdogcarpetcleaning.com) with a page for the franchisee, and general advice and field support for operations and promotion. JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care also coordinates periodic training programs, conducts inspections of business operations, provides updates on suggested prices, and makes representatives available for consultation via correspondence, telephone, or email. Additionally, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care provides updated written specifications for required equipment and approved suppliers. One or more representatives of the franchisor may make a minimum of one field visit a year to the franchisee's territory for review purposes.
Initial Training Hours
46
Training Location
Berwyn, PA
Ongoing Support
During operation, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care provides franchisees with electronic access to its confidential Operations Manuals and administers the brand's website, www.jdogcarpetcleaning.com, which may include a specific page for each franchised location. The franchisor offers general advice, assistance, and field support for ongoing operations, advertising, and promotion. It also coordinates and conducts periodic JDog UniversityTM training programs as deemed necessary and performs inspections of the franchised business and its operations. Franchisees receive notice of any changes to suggested prices for services and can consult with a franchisor representative during normal business hours via correspondence, telephone, or email. Additionally, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care provides updated written specifications for required equipment, products, and services, along with updated lists of any approved suppliers. One or more representatives of the franchisor may make a minimum of one field visit a year to the franchisee's territory for review purposes.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate for a JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care franchise is an honorably discharged US Armed Forces Veteran, a member of a military family, active duty military personnel, a reservist, or a National Guardsman, as the franchise is offered exclusively to this group.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Hands-On
Territory Type
exclusive
Staff Count
2
Territory Size Requirements
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care territories are exclusive and defined based on population and geographic radius. Tier 1 territories have populations between 100,000 and 220,000 people. Tier 2 territories have populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people. Tier 3 territories have populations of less than 50,000 people. All territories are composed of one or more contiguous zip codes, determined using zip code, income, and demographic data. Regardless of population, all territories are limited to a 25-mile radius.
Staffing Notes
JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care requires each franchised business to operate under the direct, full-time supervision of a general manager. If the franchisee is an individual, they are generally expected to serve as this general manager. However, the general manager can be any person approved and trained by the franchisor, and there is no requirement for them to hold equity in the business. Each territory must have its own general manager. Franchisees are responsible for hiring all other employees, including their wages, benefits, and training, and ensuring they comply with all employment laws. The franchisor may also require employees, including the general manager, to sign a confidentiality agreement.