How many hours of classroom training does Craters & Freighters provide for marketing?
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 2 hours of classroom training dedicated to marketing. This training takes place at the company's headquarters in Golden, Colorado, or at one or more of its franchised locations within Colorado.
In addition to classroom training, Craters & Freighters franchisees receive on-the-job training in various aspects of the business. However, the marketing segment does not include any on-the-job training hours. The initial training program is mandatory for franchisees and designated managers before they can assume management responsibilities.
Prospective franchisees should consider the limited marketing training hours and evaluate whether they need additional marketing support or training resources. They may also want to inquire about ongoing marketing support and resources available from Craters & Freighters, as well as the opportunity to participate in marketing cooperatives or develop their own advertising materials, subject to the franchisor's approval.