What is the current rate for establishing an email account for a Craters & Freighters franchise?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | Currently $500 per month. We reserve the right to increase this amount upon 30 days written notice to you. However, this amount will not exceed $750 per month. | Same as Royalty Fee. | This fee relates to software subscription(s) (including the subscription for the Proprietary Software), up to seven (7) email accounts established for the Franchised Business, Geosite domain registration, other technology enhancements, and maintenance and support of the same provided by us or our designee(s). In the event you ask us to establish more than seven (7) email accounts for your Franchised Business, your Technology Fee will increase based on our current rate for establishing an email account, which is currently $15 per month per email account. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee covers up to seven email accounts. If a franchisee requires more than seven email accounts, the current rate for establishing each additional email account is $15 per month. This fee is in addition to the monthly Technology Fee, which is currently $500 but can increase with 30 days' notice, up to a maximum of $750 per month.
For a prospective Craters & Freighters franchisee, this means that managing the number of email accounts is important for controlling costs. The initial Technology Fee covers a reasonable number of accounts for many small businesses, but larger operations or those with specific needs may incur additional monthly charges. It is important to note that the Technology Fee covers software subscriptions, domain registration, and other technology enhancements, in addition to the email accounts.
Franchisees should consider their business's needs for email accounts when budgeting for ongoing fees. If more than seven email accounts are necessary, the additional cost of $15 per month per account should be factored into the financial projections. Furthermore, franchisees should be aware that the Technology Fee, including the email account portion, is subject to change with 30 days' notice, potentially impacting the overall cost of technology services provided by Craters & Freighters.