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Craters & Freighters
Craters & Freighters is the leader in specialty freight solutions, providing expert packaging, crating and shipping services from its network of locations nationwide. Unique to the transportation industry, Craters & Freighters builds customized shipping containers and wood crates engineered to ensure valuable shipments arrive safe, damage-free and on-time.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1990
Franchising Since:
1991
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
65
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
65
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
65
100%
In 30 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
65
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
6
2. Florida
6
3. Texas
5
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$150K
Cash Investment:
$
Total Investment:
$90-130K
Average Total Investment:
$110K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$27K
Average Franchise Fee:
$27K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
3,000-5,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Warehouse
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
10
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
