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Does Craters & Freighters provide ongoing support to franchisees?

Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

rent daily rate and will reimburse Franchisor for the out-of-pocket expenses it incurred in providing such training including, but not limited to all travel and living expenses.

  • 5.2 Operations Manuals. So long as Franchisor is in compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Franchisor will provide Franchisee with access to Franchisor's proprietary and confidential operations manuals ("Operations Manuals"), which will include all manuals, written materials, directives, books, pamphlets, bulletins, memoranda, order forms, packing slips, invoices, letters, e-mail, internet or intranet data, or other publications, documents, software programs, transmittances or communications, in whatever form (including electronic form) prepared by or on behalf of Franchisor for use by the System franchisees generally or for Franchisee in particular, containing information, methods, standards, operating procedures, requirements, instructions, information about (and processes involving) approved suppliers, and/or policies relating to the operation of a Craters & Freighters franchised business, as they may be added to, deleted, or otherwise amended by Franchisor from time to time. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor will have the right to delegate the performance of any portion of its obligations and duties hereunder to third parties from time to time, whether such third parties are agents of Franchisor or independent contractors, which Franchisor has contracted with to provide such services. Franchisee agrees in advance to any such delegation by Franchisor of any portion or all of its obligations and duties hereunder.
  • 5.3 Promotional Support for Opening. Franchisor will provide Franchisee with promotional support for the opening of the Franchised Business.
  • 5.4 Proprietary Software and Other Software. Franchisor will develop, maintain, and grant Franchisee the right to use Franchisor's proprietary operating software ("Proprietary Software"). The Proprietary Software will be the central platform the Franchised Business uses to process customer jobs from start to finish with consistency, efficiency, and accuracy. Additionally, all royalty reports submitted by the Franchised Business will be managed exclusively through the Proprietary Software, which is also designed to assist Franchisee in streamlining operations and complying with Franchisor's standards. Franchisor will also require Franchisee to use select software, as solely determined by Franchisor.
  • 5.5 Email Account(s). As partial consideration for Franchisee's payment of the Technology Fee, Franchisor will establish up to seven (7) email accounts for Franchisee to use exclusively in connection with the Franchised Business. In the event Franchisee requests any additional email accounts, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee will pay Franchisor's then-current rate for such email account(s), and such amount will be added to the amount of the Technology Fee paid by Franchisee.
  • 5.6 Franchisee Geosite. Franchisor will establish and maintain a stand-alone website for Franchisee ("Franchisee Geosite"), which is separate and apart from Franchisor's website. Such Franchisee Geosite will include the contact information for the Franchised Business and various customer-oriented functions relating to products and services offered by the Franchised Business.

Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor will own and control the domain, design, layout, and content associated with such Franchisee Geosite. Franchisee may propose content to appear on such Franchisee Geosite, but all such content will be subject to the review and approval of Franchisor.

  • 5.7 Post-Opening On-Site Visit.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters offers several forms of ongoing support to its franchisees. Craters & Freighters will provide franchisees with access to its proprietary and confidential operations manuals, which contain information, methods, standards, operating procedures, requirements, instructions, and policies relating to the operation of a Craters & Freighters franchised business. These manuals may be added to, deleted, or amended by Craters & Freighters from time to time.

Craters & Freighters will maintain the Franchisee Geosite and use commercially reasonable efforts to keep franchisees informed regarding information on carrier tariffs, vendors, and related topics. Craters & Freighters will also develop, maintain, and grant franchisees the right to use its proprietary operating software, which is the central platform used to process customer jobs and manage royalty reports. Additionally, Craters & Freighters will keep franchisees informed regarding any changes in the System and reserves the right to periodically change, improve, or further develop the System. Franchisees must promptly accept and comply with any changes to the System, although expenditures for such changes are capped at $10,000 during the term of the agreement.

Craters & Freighters also requires franchisee managers to attend periodic courses or training meetings regarding new methods, techniques, equipment, services, and procedures. Franchisees are responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with these courses or training meetings. Franchisee owners or their designees must also attend Craters & Freighters' annual franchisee convention, and owners must attend regional meetings conducted by Craters & Freighters.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.