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Signarama vs Craters & Freighters

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Signarama and Craters & Freighters are business services franchises. Signarama requires an investment of $245K – $345K while Craters & Freighters requires $207K – $390K. Signarama discloses average revenue of $916K; Craters & Freighters does not report Item 19 data. Signarama has SBA lending data on file with a 29.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Signarama C (Average) and Craters & Freighters A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$245K – $345K
$207K – $390K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$30K
Royalty Rate
Greater of $500 per month or 6% of gross sales up to $1,000,000 and 4% over $1,000,000
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.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$916K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
29.5% (276 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
684
65
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
1991
FDD Year
2026
2024