Craters & Freighters Franchise Company charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Craters & Freighters Franchise Company franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Craters & Freighters Franchise Company franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company currently operates 65 locations (2025 FDD) (65 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 1.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Craters & Freighters Franchise Company is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Craters & Freighters Franchise Company is 15 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 15-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Craters & Freighters Franchise Company's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Craters & Freighters Franchise Company provides 84 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Craters & Freighters Franchise Company provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.