Will Craters & Freighters assist the franchisee in locating a suitable premises?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.2 Lease of Premises. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor must approve the lease, and any renewal of such lease (collectively, "Lease") for the Premises of the Franchised Business prior to executing such Lease. Franchisor's approval of such Lease cannot be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Franchisee agrees to use Franchisee's best efforts to incorporate into the Lease the terms and conditions set forth in the form of Collateral Assignment of Lease and Addendum, attached hereto as Attachment D to this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor's approval of the Lease for the Premises does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by Franchisor, express or implied, of the successful operation or profitability of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business operated at the Premises and indicates only that Franchisor believes the terms and conditions of the Lease fall within the acceptable criteria established by Franchisor as of that time. Franchisee agrees to deliver a copy of the executed Lease to Franchisor within fifteen (15) days after the execution of such Lease.
- 4.3 Development of the Premises. Franchisee will be solely responsible for developing and furnishing the Premises. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business including but not limited to those involving dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, Equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme which Franchisor has approved based on its standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. Franchisee must provide Franchisor with the construction plans for the Premises ("Construction Plans"), and receive Franchisor's written approval of such Construction Plans, before construction of the Premises commences. Franchisee will, upon request by Franchisor, submit to Franchisor all revised or "as
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for finding a location for their business. However, Craters & Freighters must approve the lease and any renewals before the franchisee executes it. This approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The franchisee must exert their best effort to incorporate the terms and conditions outlined in the Collateral Assignment of Lease and Addendum form into the lease.
While Craters & Freighters's approval indicates that the lease terms meet their established criteria, it does not guarantee the success or profitability of the franchise at that location. The franchisee is required to provide Craters & Freighters with a copy of the executed lease within 15 days of signing.
The franchisee is solely responsible for the development and furnishing of the premises. Craters & Freighters will provide mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises, including dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme. The franchisee must submit construction plans for the premises to Craters & Freighters and receive written approval before starting construction.