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Promoted Opportunities
Initial Investment
LOW: $88,600
HIGH: $140,000
Change in Units
Company Profile
Founded
1990
Franchising Since
1991 (26 Years)
Corporate Address
331 Corporate Cir., #J Golden, CO 80401
CEO
Dianna Gibson
About Craters & Freighters
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.
Financials
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
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 2-3 days
Training at headquarters: 10 days
Additional Training: Annual convention
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
National Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 3 - 4
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Updated: August 21st, 2015
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