The CRATE Franchise Systems (CFS) philosophy stems from the top of the organization, where Scott and Jared believe deeply in franchise support and the power of servant leadership.

Their job is simple: renovation and home improvement franchise support for the staff and franchisees they are responsible for to the best of their abilities. And like any worthwhile philosophy the hope is this mindset slowly permeates every corner of the organization.

For if the franchise system is weak, if our renovation and home improvement franchise partners are left out in the cold to fend for themselves, well then the power of the network is non-existent. And if the staff at CFS feels unsupported, like their job is just another job with no clear impact and they lack the tools to succeed, well then that too sends an unsustainable message.

At its core the CFS philosophy is about relationships and putting our renovation and home improvement franchise partners before ourselves. That makes life rich and growth worth pursuing. Otherwise, what is this all for?

Our mission is quite simple: be remarkable.

Sure, this is easy to say. But like anything worthwhile, it’s hard to do.

Remarkable, by definition, means worthy of remark. It requires going the extra mile, producing amazing results, caring deeply about all we do. It requires holding ourselves (and others) accountable and taking the high road at all times. It requires building something people notice and then remark upon.

And that’s what we’re about: building remarkable kitchen and bathroom franchise opportunities for our franchisees who in turn build remarkable products for our customers. It’s that simple, and it’s that difficult.

Welcome to the newest home improvement franchise system on the market: CRATE Franchise Systems.

As a CFS franchisee, you’ll enjoy unparalleled access to the company co-founders who’ll personally guide you through the orientation, training, launch and execution of your kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE business.

CRATE Franchisees receive excellent training directly from the CFS team.

The multi-week franchise training process includes a trip to CRATE headquarters in Modesto, CA (90 miles east of San Francisco, CA) where you’ll spend significant time with Scott, Jared and the rest of the team covering topics such as:

• Orientation and Introduction to the Remodeling Franchise System
• Pre-Opening Best Practices
• Human Resources
• The CRATE Marketing System
• The CRATE Sales System
• The CRATE Project Management System
• The CRATE Field Implementation System
• The CRATE Customer Delight System
• Accounting and Job Close-out

This fast-paced, highly interactive franchise training is not meant to put you to sleep, and we assure you we won’t use Powerpoint slides to sedate you!

Instead we’ll cover the topics above using case studies, lessons learned from the founders in creating the remodeling franchise system and frequent job site visits.

Once franchise training is complete and your corporation is set-up, you’ll enter the Pre-Launch phase of your business developement.

Once again you’ll work alongside the CRATE Franchise Systems (CFS) team and prepare to commence operations.

Pre-Launch marketing, growing your subcontractor and supplier network, securing the necessary materials and equipment and identifying the best location for your headquarters are all part of this phase.

In no time at all you’ll lay a firm foundation for your business and then move on to the moment you’ve been waiting for, starting to sell!

Once you begin selling and renovating, your relationship with your franchisor moves into the support and coaching phase. During this time you’ll be growing your own business using the CRATE systems, and of course we’ll be here for you along the way.

One of your strongest lead-generation tools should be referrals from your past clients. After all, you’ll have an opportunity to provide them with exceptional results at a fantastic price. Why wouldn’t they refer you?

CFS will assist in this regard as you provide on-going marketing to your past clients as well as develop a first-class customer care program. You want to remain top-of-mind with these, your most devoted fans, and we’ll help you do it.

At this time CFS’s main role is helping in lead generation, call screening and general assistance as you encounter the initial bumps and hurdles of running a business. Also, CFS will continue to experiment with new methods and products using the corporate location as a testing ground. Results of these experiments and methods are shared freely as the advantage of a strong network is maximized.

CFS will conduct regular visits to your home remodeling franchise operations to provide face-to-face support, answer your questions, take a look at your projects and learn from your successes.