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Craters & Freighters vs The FRONTdoor Collective

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Craters & Freighters and The FRONTdoor Collective are business services franchises. Craters & Freighters requires an investment of $207K – $390K while The FRONTdoor Collective requires $125K – $455K. FranchiseVerdict rates Craters & Freighters A (Strongest tier) and The FRONTdoor Collective A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$207K – $390K
$125K – $455K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$50K
Royalty Rate
Greater of 5% of Adjusted Gross Sales or the Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee ($0 year 1, $1,667 year 2, $2,125 year 3; renegotiated thereafter), plus a volume bonus.
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
65
23
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1991
2021
FDD Year
2024
2025