How much does a Craters & Freighters franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $207,000–$390,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Craters & Freighters franchise owners make?

Craters & Freighters discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Craters & Freighters franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Craters & Freighters scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Craters & Freighters franchise

Shipping & Logistics / Packing & Crating Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$207,000–$390,000

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to make any financial performance representations; directs franchisees to report unauthorized projections.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

One closure (Rhode Island 2025); minimal terminations; stable 64-65 outlet system 2023-2025.

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Craters & Freighters franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Craters & Freighters franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $207,000–$390,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Craters & Freighters franchise owners make?: Craters & Freighters discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Craters & Freighters franchise failure rate?: One closure (Rhode Island 2025); minimal terminations; stable 64-65 outlet system 2023-2025.
Is a Craters & Freighters franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Craters & Freighters scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36056-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Craters & Freighters or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.