Craters & Freighters
Specialty packing and freight-handling services- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$89K - $140K
- Units as of 2013
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66
Company Overview
About Craters & Freighters
- Industry
- Services (Other)
- Related Categories
- Postal & Business Centers,Shipping Services
- Founded
- 1990
- Leadership
- Dianna Gibson, CEO
- Corporate Address
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331 Corporate Cir., #J
Golden, CO 80401
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1991(32 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 9
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 66(as of 2013)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Craters & Freighters franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $15,000 - $35,000
- Initial Investment
- $88,600 - $140,000
- Net Worth Requirement
- $150,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Veteran Incentives
- $5,000 off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1%
- Term of Agreement
- 15 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 2-3 days
- Classroom Training
- 10 days
- Additional Training
- Annual convention
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField Operations
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaMarketing Planning & Support
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 3-4
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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