Under what names does Craters & Freighters Franchise Company do business?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To simplify the language in this Franchise Disclosure Document, "Franchisor" and "Craters & Freighters" and "we" and "our" mean Craters & Freighters Franchise Company. "You" and "Franchisee" mean the person, corporation, partnership or other business entity that buys the Franchise. "You" and "Franchisee" also mean your owners or partners if you are a business entity.
Our principal business address is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401. We do business under the names "Craters & Freighters Franchise Company" and "Craters & Freighters." We were formed on September 23, 1991, as a Colorado corporation and started franchising on that date. We have been offering franchises since then. We have not conducted business in any other line of business, nor have we offered franchises in any other line of business. We have no parent or predecessors. Our agent for service of process is Robert Holliday, 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, CO 80401. Our other agents for service of process are disclosed on Exhibit A.
We have two affiliates ("Affiliates"), Craters & Freighters Franchise Company International ("International") and Craters & Freighters Platinum, Inc. dba Craters & Freighters Global Logistics ("CFGL").
International is a Colorado corporation that was incorporated on January 23, 2013. International does not operate any Craters & Freighters businesses. International has not offered franchises for Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses as of the date of this Franchise Disclosure Document but intends to offer franchises for Craters & Freighters Franchised Businesses outside the United States in the future. International has not offered franchises in other lines of business. International's principal business address is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401.
CFGL is a Colorado corporation that was incorporated on September 19, 2014. CFGL administers our national accounts program. CFGL does not operate any Craters & Freighters businesses. CFGL has not offered franchises in this or any other lines of business. The principal business address for CFGL is 331 Corporate Circle, Suite J, Golden, Colorado 80401.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters Franchise Company conducts business under two names. These names are "Craters & Freighters Franchise Company" and simply "Craters & Freighters." This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the branding and legal names under which the franchise operates.
Understanding the names under which Craters & Freighters operates is important for several reasons. It helps franchisees correctly identify the franchisor in legal documents, marketing materials, and other business communications. It also ensures consistency in branding and helps customers recognize the business, regardless of which name is used.
Additionally, Craters & Freighters has two affiliates: Craters & Freighters Franchise Company International and Craters & Freighters Platinum, Inc. dba Craters & Freighters Global Logistics. While these entities are affiliated with the franchisor, they operate in distinct capacities, with International focusing on future international franchising and CFGL administering the national accounts program. Franchisees should be aware of these affiliates and their roles within the Craters & Freighters network.