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Craters & Freighters
7000 E. 47th Ave., # 100
Denver, CO 80216-3464
800#: (800) 949-9931
Tel: (303) 399-8190
Fax: (303) 399-9964
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.cratersandfreighters.com
Contact: Mr. Bob Molnar, Dir. Franchise Development
As specialty freight handlers, CRATERS & FREIGHTERS is the best-niched concept in the industry. We're the exclusive source for reliable, affordable specialty shipping services for pieces that are too big for UPS and too small for movers. We provide high-demand packing, crating and shipping with iron-clad insurance to an up-scale clientele. Serve your large territory from low overhead warehouse space.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1990
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 60
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 60
Distribution:
U.S. -- 60;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 30 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in CA, 6 in FL, 5 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:14
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,MD,MI
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2000-2500 SF; Warehouse
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $88-127K
Average Total Investment: $107.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
�Franchise: $27K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $27.0K
�Royalty: 5%
�Average Royalty: 5.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 7 Days Home Office in Denver, CO.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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