Is a Craters & Freighters franchisee responsible for purchasing their own computer hardware?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (3) We will provide you 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 we have approved based on our standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. (See Section 4.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
- (4) We will review your construction plans and specifications for your Franchised Business. (See Section 4.3 of the Franchise Agreement). You are solely responsible, at your own expense, for all of the following relating to developing and furnishing the Premises: (i) securing all required financing; (ii) obtaining all required permits and licenses; (iii) complying with all required permits and licenses; (iv) complying with all applicable laws and the Lease; (v) constructing all required improvements and decorating the Premises in compliance with the approved construction plans and our then-current specifications relating to approved brands, types, or models; (vi) purchasing and installing all required fixtures, equipment, and signs required for the Premises; (vii) placing or displaying at the Premises (interior and exterior) only such signs, emblems, lettering, logos, and display materials that Franchisor approves from time to time; and (viii) purchasing an opening inventory of materials and supplies, including the equipment.
- (5) We will provide you with initial training. (See Section 5.1 of 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, franchisees are responsible for purchasing their own computer hardware. Craters & Freighters will provide mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises, including those involving computer hardware and software. These specifications are based on Craters & Freighters' standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance.
Prior to opening their Craters & Freighters business, franchisees are responsible for securing financing, obtaining permits and licenses, complying with laws and leases, constructing improvements, and purchasing and installing all required fixtures, equipment, and signs. This includes purchasing an opening inventory of materials and supplies, including equipment.
While Craters & Freighters grants access to proprietary software designed to assist with customer relationship management, quoting, job flow, container design, calendaring, reporting, and transportation management, the franchisee bears the expense of acquiring the necessary computer hardware to run this software. This is a typical arrangement in franchising, where franchisees usually cover the costs of equipment and technology while the franchisor provides the software and system standards.