Craters & Freighters
Specialty packing and freight-handling services
Craters & Freighters
Specialty packing and freight-handling services
About
Founded
1990
Franchising Since
1991 (27 Years)
Corporate Address
331 Corporate Cir., #J
Golden, CO 80401
CEO
Dianna Gibson
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$88,600 - $140,000
Net-worth Requirement ⓘ
$150,000
Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$15,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
1%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
$5,000 off franchise fee
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
National Media
On-The-Job Training:
2-3 days
Classroom Training:
10 days
Additional Training:
Annual convention
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:
3 - 4
Bio
Craters & Freighters was founded in 1990 to offer specialty freight-handling services for heavy, oversized, awkward and valuable items. The Golden, Colorado-based company began franchising one year later. Services include pick-up, packaging, crating, shipping, tracking and insurance.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $88,600
High - $140,000
Units
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Western Europe
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