What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by Craters & Freighters?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Hours of Classroom | Hours of On-The-Job | ||
| Subject | Training* | Training | Location |
| Crating & Packaging | 10 | 32 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Transportation | 4 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Business Management Review | 6 | 3 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Cargo Insurance | 4 | 1 | Golden, CO |
| Marketing | 2 | 0 | Golden, CO |
| Pricing | 4 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Pickup & Delivery | 2 | 1 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| System Standards | 2 | 2 | Golden, Colorado, and/or one (1) or more franchised locations in Colorado. |
| Operating System | 6 | 1 | Golden, CO |
| TOTAL | 40 | 44 |
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, the total on-the-job training provided is 44 hours. This training is part of the initial training program and takes place at the Craters & Freighters corporate headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and/or at one or more of their franchised locations in Colorado.
The on-the-job training covers various subjects including crating & packaging (32 hours), transportation (2 hours), business management review (3 hours), cargo insurance (1 hour), pricing (2 hours), pickup & delivery (1 hour), system standards (2 hours), and operating system (1 hour).
Prospective franchisees should note that this on-the-job training is in addition to classroom training, which totals 40 hours. Both types of training are crucial for understanding the Craters & Freighters system and ensuring successful operation of the franchise. The cost of this initial training for a designated manager engaged by the franchisee prior to opening the franchised business will be borne by Craters & Freighters.