Under what conditions are franchisees prohibited from opening their Craters & Freighters Franchised Business?
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.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot open their business if they fail to complete the Initial Training Program to the franchisor's satisfaction. The Initial Training Program occurs after the execution of the lease for the Franchised Business and prior to the opening of the Franchised Business.
The Initial Training Program is approximately nine days long and is held at Craters & Freighters' corporate headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and/or at one or more of their franchise locations in Colorado. While there is no limit to the number of individuals who can participate in the Initial Training Program, the franchisee (or a principal owner of the franchisee entity) must complete the Initial Training Program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction and participate in all other activities required to open the Franchised Business.
If a Designated Manager is engaged prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, that Designated Manager must also successfully complete the Initial Training Program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction before assuming any management responsibilities. Franchisees are responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with the Initial Training Program.