CRATERS & FREIGHTERS
Craters & Freighters franchises operate centers providing specialized crating, packaging, shipping, receiving, delivery, storage, transportation, logistics, and freight forwarding services for high-value items. Services use custom crating and packaging techniques designed specifically for the product to ensure safe and on-time delivery. The business targets both companies and individuals, operating under a standardized system with franchisor trademarks and no competing franchisor outlets in the territory.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How CRATERS & FREIGHTERS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 87% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRATERS & FREIGHTERS Current | $207K – $390K | $35K | 5.0% | 65 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CRATERS & FREIGHTERS franchisees (2015 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
99 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CRATERS & FREIGHTERS franchise ranges from $207,000 to $390,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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