--- title: "JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Identifies Cincinnati as Ideal Growth Market" url: https://burnaze.com/article/2807c670-8668-4046-8c75-9ee5ed25802b source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/jdog-junk-removal-hauling-identifies-cincinnati-as-ideal-growth-market-2716514 category: "Moving & junk" industry: "Home Services" segment: "Moving & junk" published: 2021-08-26T11:06:37.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:16:20.891Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/0c01c6d09dd6f9a5fa049327eb035ef73506.jpg --- # JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Identifies Cincinnati as Ideal Growth Market **TL;DR:** JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is targeting Cincinnati as an ideal growth market with plans to open 20 new locations by the end of 2021. The brand has signed more than 50 new franchise agreements in 2021, recognizing the pandemic-fueled boom in the home services sector. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2021-08-26. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/jdog-junk-removal-hauling-identifies-cincinnati-as-ideal-growth-market-2716514).* ## Key facts - JDog signed 50+ new franchise agreements in 2021 - Cincinnati has 138,000+ homeowners - JDog targets 20 new franchise territories ## Story JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, the junk removal franchise from veteran-focused franchisor JDog Brands, is looking to bring junk-free lives to the people of The Queen City. So far in 2021, JDog has signed more than 50 new franchise agreements as savvy entrepreneurs recognize the pandemic-fueled boom in the home services sector. Now, the emerging brand hopes to open 20 new locations by the end of 2021, with sights set specifically on Cincinnati. ## Cincinnati growth market **Why JDog Is Excited About Cincinnati** The JDog Brands team has identified Cincinnati as an ideal market for several reasons. For one, Cincinnati is on the rise, with a steadily growing population and more than 138,000 homeowners, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The city is also a natural extension of the brand’s existing footprint, which will give incoming owners the benefit of hands-on support and an established brand name as they start their business. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling offers comprehensive training and ongoing support from its corporate office, and most new owners open their business in as little as eight weeks after signing the franchise agreement. “The beauty of this business 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,” said Dana Forester, president of JDog Brands. “So much of being in the military is about following a process, and with JDog, we’ve built a process that just about any veteran can take and turn into a thriving business.” ## Owner success factors **How JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Positions Owners for Success** The in-depth support infrastructure certainly isn’t the only benefit to JDog Junk Removal & Hauling ownership, Forester says. The business model requires no brick-and-mortar space, resulting in minimal overhead costs, a streamlined operational model and an attractive work-life balance. Plus, since junk removal is a specialized service that is difficult for individuals to do on their own and cannot be automated by technology, JDog allows owners to tap into a recession-resistant consumer offering, recurring revenue and repeat customers. JDog’s streamlined operational model also means veteran franchisees don’t need any specific industry experience in junk removal or even business ownership. Instead, owners need to connect with JDog’s core values of respect, integrity and trust — three staples of the military lifestyle. Those veteran-focused values have also proven to be a valuable asset on the consumer side, with homeowners recognizing the rare professionalism and reliability that JDog’s military background brings to the table. “Veterans often have a difficult time transitioning into civilian life,” JDog founder and military veteran Jerry Flanagan said. “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. Veterans like to follow a process. They take their training seriously, and they’ve got 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.” ## Investment opportunity **Why Now Is the Time To Invest in JDog** Over the past year, as people spent more time at home and looked for ways to make their living spaces more comfortable, the $10 billion junk removal segment proved to be more relevant than ever. As a result, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling continued to thrive and expand its franchise footprint. Additionally, JDog Brands recently rolled out a brand new carpet cleaning franchise concept, JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care. This multi-brand roster means franchisees can benefit from referrals and stronger brand awareness across markets, with JDog becoming a holistic service for homeowners who are moving or clearing out a space. Now, looking to the second half of 2021, JDog is actively seeking qualified franchisees to open 20 franchise territories in markets across the country. “We have emerged as a leader in a very in-demand market, and we’re ready to take full advantage of that position,” said Flanagan. “We’ve got wide open territory availability and increasing demand for our services from prospective customers. Now, we’re just focusing on finding the right franchise owners to help us launch in new markets.” ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - Home Services (sector) - home services (topic) - franchise agreements (topic) - cincinnati (location) - JDog Brands (company) - Jerry Flanagan (person) - growth market (topic) - veteran-focused franchisor (topic) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/jdog-junk-removal-hauling-identifies-cincinnati-as-ideal-growth-market-2716514). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2807c670-8668-4046-8c75-9ee5ed25802b).