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Craters & Freighters Franchise

Specialty freight-handling service

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Craters & Freighters franchise?

Total Investment: $95,000-$131,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $27,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

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Craters & Freighters News

Craters & Freighters Nearly Doubles Earnings And Continues Steady Franchise Growth
Craters & Freighters, the national leader in specialty freight solutions, announced the company has nearly doubled revenue and added 22 new franchises across the United States in the past five years. Steady growth, ventures into commercial markets, and global logistics makes it a leader in the consu... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Craters & Freighters open? 1990
When did Craters & Freighters start franchising? 1991

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	67	0	0	0
2004	66	0	0	0
2003	62	0	0	0
2002	61	0	0	0
2001	60	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

21% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Computer skills

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