Does Craters & Freighters specify a deadline for completing the Initial Training Program?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
After the execution of the lease for the Franchised Business and prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, we will provide an initial training program regarding the operations of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business ("Initial Training Program"). We conduct the Initial Training Program based on the schedules of incoming franchisees and our team members who conduct the program. Approximately nine (9) days of training will be furnished at our corporate headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more of our franchise locations in Colorado. There is no limit to the number of individuals who are entitled to participate in the Initial Training Program as long as you (or a principal owner of the franchisee entity) complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction and participate in all other activities required by us to open your Franchised Business. You will be responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with the Initial Training Program. Upon your request, we will provide approximately three (3) days of additional training at
your Franchised Business during normal business hours after the opening of your Franchised Business. If you fail to complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
If you engage a Designated Manager at any time prior to the opening of your Franchised Business, the Designated Manager must successfully complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction prior to such Designated Manager assuming any management responsibilities in connection with your Franchised Business. The cost of the Initial Training Program for a Designated Manager engaged by you prior to the opening of your Franchised Business will be borne by us. The cost of any training provided by us (upon your request or as determined by us) to any Designated Manager engaged by you after the opening of your Franchised Business will be paid by you based on our then-current daily rate for additional training;
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, there is no explicitly stated deadline for completing the Initial Training Program. However, the training must occur after the lease is executed and before the franchise opens.
The FDD states that Craters & Freighters will provide the Initial Training Program after the execution of the lease and prior to the opening of the Franchised Business. The training lasts approximately nine days at the corporate headquarters or franchise locations in Colorado. The franchisee (or a principal owner) must complete the Initial Training Program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction to open the business.
Failure to complete the Initial Training Program to the franchisor's satisfaction can result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement. This implies that while there isn't a set deadline, completing the training is a condition for remaining in good standing with Craters & Freighters and operating the franchise. A Designated Manager, if engaged before the franchise opens, must also successfully complete the training before assuming management responsibilities.