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Craters & Freighters
- Craters & Freighters Franchise Company
Golden, CO 80401
- (800) 949-9931 / (303) 399-8190
- (303) 399-9964 (Fax)
- Mr. Bob Molnar, COO
- [email protected]
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 65 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 65 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 65 | 100.0% | In 30 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 65 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 6 |
| Florida | 6 |
| Texas | 5 |
Registered in the 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
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a 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 |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Home Office in Golden, CO | 10 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $150K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | N/A |
| 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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 3,000-5,000 |
| Preferred Site Types | N/A |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Warehouse |
| Encourages Conversions | N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 4 |
| Psychological Profile | 3 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 15 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 15 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 14 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
