Craters & Freighters
Franchise Overview
Craters & Freighters operates full-service shipping and logistics centers that handle oversized, heavy, fragile, and high-value items that standard carriers cannot accommodate, offering custom crating, professional packaging, freight forwarding, storage, and blanket wrap moving services to both residential and commercial clients.
Key Highlights
- Specialized niche in custom crating and freight sets franchisees apart from commodity shippers
- Proprietary estimating and quoting systems streamline operations and support accurate client pricing
- Established carrier relationships across multiple freight modes deliver competitive pricing advantages
- Relatively low overhead compared to traditional freight operations supports a lean business model
Craters & Freighters gives franchisees a defensible position in a logistics niche where specialized expertise, not volume, drives value — making it a compelling option for operators seeking differentiation in the shipping industry.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Craters & Freighters FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Craters & Freighters Franchise Company FDD 2026
April 2026
Craters & Freighters FDD 2025
April 2025
Craters & Freighters Franchise Company FDD 2020
October 2020
Craters & Freighters FDD 2018
May 2018
Craters & Freighters FDD 2016
August 2016
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.