What equipment is the Craters & Freighters franchisee obligated to have?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ia 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
built" Construction Plans during the construction of the Premises.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for furnishing their premises, and Craters & Freighters provides mandatory or suggested specifications for equipment, among other things. These specifications are based on Craters & Freighters' standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance.
Before starting construction on the premises, franchisees must submit construction plans to Craters & Freighters for written approval. This ensures that the franchisee's location meets the brand's standards and requirements.
In addition to physical equipment, Craters & Freighters requires franchisees to use select software, as determined solely by the franchisor. The brand will also develop, maintain, and grant the franchisee the right to use its proprietary operating software. This software is the central platform for processing customer jobs and managing royalty reports, designed to streamline operations and ensure compliance with Craters & Freighters' standards.