- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$173K - $288K
- Units as of 2024
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65 1.6% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Craters & Freighters
| Industry | Services (Other) |
|---|---|
| Related Categories | Postal & Business Centers, Shipping Services |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Leadership | Matt Schmitz, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
331 Corporate Cir., #J Golden, CO 80401 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1991 (34 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 10 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| # of Units | 65 (as of 2024) |
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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.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 - $40,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$173,350 - $287,500 |
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Veteran Incentives
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$5,000 off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
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Term of Agreement
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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 | 26-44 hours |
|---|---|
| Classroom Training | 46 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 3-4 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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