What specifications for the premises of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business will the franchisor provide?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer 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;
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 Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters will provide mandatory or suggested specifications for the franchise 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.
However, the franchisee is responsible for securing financing, obtaining permits and licenses, complying with laws and the lease, constructing improvements, decorating the premises, purchasing and installing fixtures and equipment, and buying an opening inventory of materials. The franchisee must also ensure that all signs, emblems, logos, and display materials are approved by Craters & Freighters.
Craters & Freighters also specifies that the 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 to lease space with a loading dock. If the dock door opens to ground level, a forklift is required. The physical appearance and location of the premises must meet Craters & Freighters' standards and specifications.