What is the role of Craters & Freighters Global Logistics (CFGL) within the Craters & Freighters franchise system?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have two affiliates ("Affiliates"), Craters & Freighters Franchise Company International ("International") and Craters & Freighters Platinum, Inc. dba Craters & Freighters Global Logistics ("CFGL").
International is a Colorado corporation that was incorporated on January 23, 2013. International does not operate any Craters & Freighters businesses. International has not offered franchises for Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses as of the date of this Franchise Disclosure Document but intends to offer franchises for Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses outside the United States in the future. International has not offered franchises in other lines of business. International's principal business address is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401.
CFGL is a Colorado corporation that was incorporated on September 19, 2014. CFGL administers our national accounts program. CFGL does not operate any Craters & Freighters businesses. CFGL has not offered franchises in this or any other lines of business. The principal business address for CFGL is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401.
Our Business
We are in the business of granting franchises for the operation of centers offering a variety of crating, packaging, shipping, receiving and delivery, storage, transportation, logistics and freight forwarding services and products for companies and individuals (each, a "Craters & Freighters Franchised Business" or "Franchised Business"). Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses utilize the shipping services of private carriers. We do not operate any Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses.
Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses operate under our distinctive business format, systems, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, and specifications, which we may improve, further develop, or otherwise modify from time to time ("System").
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters Global Logistics (CFGL) is an affiliate of Craters & Freighters Franchise Company. CFGL, a Colorado corporation incorporated on September 19, 2014, plays a specific role within the franchise system by administering the national accounts program. The principal business address for CFGL is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401. CFGL does not operate any Craters & Freighters businesses and has not offered franchises in this or any other lines of business.
Previously, a former affiliate, Craters & Freighters Global Logistics, Inc., was involved in soliciting business from national accounts, with the actual work being performed by Craters & Freighters franchisees. However, Craters & Freighters Global Logistics, Inc. no longer solicits business from national accounts for franchisees; this function is now performed by CFGL.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that CFGL is the entity responsible for managing and securing national accounts, which can provide a significant source of business for individual Craters & Freighters franchise locations. It is important to note that CFGL focuses on administering the national accounts program and securing business, while the franchisees are responsible for performing the actual crating, packaging, shipping, and related services. This division of labor allows franchisees to focus on operations and service delivery, while CFGL concentrates on business development at a national level.