Craters and Freighters is a specialty shipping, crating, and freight franchise that provides custom packaging and transportation solutions for oversized, fragile, and high value items. Each location serves businesses and individuals who…
Total Investment
$207K – $390K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty Rate
5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the Gross Sales
Total Units
64
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Craters & Freighters Franchise
Craters and Freighters is a specialty shipping, crating, and freight franchise that provides custom packaging and transportation solutions for oversized, fragile, and high value items.
Each location serves businesses and individuals who need to ship items that standard carriers cannot handle, including art, antiques, electronics, medical equipment, and industrial machinery.
The franchise fee is $45,000.
💰Craters & Freighters Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$207K
Average Investment
$299K
Maximum Investment
$390K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$45,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$207,000 – $390,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $207K–$390K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Cash Upon Execution Us
of Franchise
Agreement
Travel
$2,500
$5,000
Varies Prior to Contractors &
Opening of the Suppliers
Franchise
Business
Wareho
$40,000
$75,000
lumber,
$15,000
$25,000
Franchised
Business
Office Furniture, Fixtures &
$5,000
$10,000
Varies Prior to Vendor
Opening of the
Franchised
Business
Organizational Expense
$2,500
$5,000
Varies As incurred Insurance
providers
Miscellaneous Expense
$2,000
$5,000
Varies As incurred Vendors or
third parties
Additional Funds for First
Craters & Freighters does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Craters & Freighters does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Craters & Freighters Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordCraters & Freighters has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Craters & Freighters System Growth
Total Units
64
Franchised
64
Company-Owned
0
Craters & Freighters currently operates 64 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Craters & Freighters Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Craters & Freighters franchise ranges from $207,000 to $390,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Craters & Freighters charges a royalty fee of 5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Craters & Freighters to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Craters & Freighters does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Craters & Freighters has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $207,000-$390,000, a 5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $207,000 to $390,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $45,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Craters & Freighters
Total Investment
$207K – $390K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$45,000
Royalty5% of total Must be received on or Adjusted Gross Sales
Adjusted Gross Sales or before the
Marketing Fee1% of Gross Sales
Min. Cash Required$45,000
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units64
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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