Where does Craters & Freighters conduct the pickup and delivery training?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
After the execution of the lease for the Franchised Business and prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, we will provide an initial training program regarding the operations of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business ("Initial Training Program"). We conduct the Initial Training Program based on the schedules of incoming franchisees and our team members who conduct the program. Approximately nine (9) days of training will be furnished at our corporate headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more of our franchise locations in Colorado. There is no limit to the number of individuals who are entitled to participate in the Initial Training Program as long as you (or a principal owner of the franchisee entity) complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction and participate in all other activities required by us to open your Franchised Business. You will be responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with the Initial Training Program. Upon your request, we will provide approximately three (3) days of additional training at
your Franchised Business during normal business hours after the opening of your Franchised Business. If you fail to complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program, which lasts approximately nine days, is held at their corporate headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and/or at one or more of their franchise locations in Colorado. This training occurs after the franchise lease is executed but before the franchise opens.
There is no limit to the number of people who can attend the initial training, as long as the franchisee (or a principal owner) completes the program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction. Franchisees are responsible for their own travel and living expenses while attending the initial training program.
Craters & Freighters also offers approximately three days of additional training at the franchisee's location after opening, upon request. Failure to complete the initial training program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction may result in termination of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD does not specify whether the pickup and delivery training is separate from the initial training program.