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What specifications, mandatory or suggested, will Craters & Freighters provide for the premises of a franchised business?

Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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). Other than the initial training any of your employees receives from us in connection with the initial training program described below, you are solely responsible for hiring, firing, training, setting hours for, and supervising all of your employees.
  • (6) We will provide you with access to the Operations Manuals. (See Section 5.2 of the Franchise Agreement and Table of Contents for Operations Manuals).
  • (7) We will provide you with promotional support for the opening of your Franchised Business. (See Section 5.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
  • (8) We will grant you the right to use our proprietary operating software ("Proprietary Software"). The Proprietary Software will be the central platform your Franchised Business uses to process customer jobs from start to finish with consistency, efficiency, and accuracy. Additionally, all royalty reports submitted by your Franchised Business will be managed exclusively through the Proprietary Software, which

is also designed to assist you in streamlining operations and complying with our standards. (See Section 5.4 of the Franchise Agreement).

  • (9) We will establish one or more email addresses for you to use exclusively in connection with your Franchised Business. (See Section 5.5 of the Franchise Agreement).
  • (10) We will establish and maintain a stand-alone website for you ("Franchisee Geosite"), which is separate and apart from our website. The Geosite will include the contact information for your Franchised Business and various customer-oriented functions relating to products and services offered by your Franchised Business. (See Section 5.6 of the Franchise Agreement).
  • (11) After the initial training, upon your request, we will spend three (3) business days with you at your Franchised Business within ninety (90) days of the Franchised Business's initial opening. (See Section 5.7 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 the 2025 Craters & Freighters FDD, Craters & Freighters will provide franchisees with mandatory or suggested specifications for their business premises. These specifications include dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme. These specifications are based on Craters & Freighters' standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance.

Before a franchisee can lease a site, Craters & Freighters requires a description of the site and any other information they may need. Craters & Freighters then has five business days to either accept or reject the proposed site. If Craters & Freighters does not respond within this timeframe, the site is considered rejected. If the initial site is rejected, the franchisee will need to find an alternate site for approval.

The FDD specifies that a suitable site must have at least 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, be located in an industrial area, have highway access, and have an overhead door. While not required, it is recommended that the space have a loading dock. If the dock door opens to ground level, the franchisee must have a forklift. The physical appearance and location of the premises must also meet Craters & Freighters' standards and specifications.

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.