How many hours of classroom training does Craters & Freighters provide in Crating & Packaging?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Hours of Classroom | Hours of On-The-Job | ||
| Subject | Training* | Training | Location |
| Crating & Packaging | 10 | 32 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Transportation | 4 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Business Management Review | 6 | 3 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Cargo Insurance | 4 | 1 | Golden, CO |
| Marketing | 2 | 0 | Golden, CO |
| Pricing | 4 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Pickup & Delivery | 2 | 1 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| System Standards | 2 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Operating System | 6 | 1 | Golden, CO |
| TOTAL | 40 | 44 |
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 includes specific hours dedicated to crating and packaging. Specifically, Craters & Freighters provides 10 hours of classroom training in Crating & Packaging.
In addition to the classroom training, Craters & Freighters also provides 32 hours of on-the-job training in Crating & Packaging. This training takes place at Golden, Colorado, and/or one or more franchised locations in Colorado.
Understanding the breakdown of classroom versus on-the-job training can help a franchisee anticipate the learning environment and plan accordingly. The hands-on experience complements the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of crating and packaging procedures.