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Does the Alloy franchise agreement specify that the franchisee must purchase and maintain insurance at their own expense?

Alloy Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

, loss or damage as a result of any actions or omissions of you or your employees, including any that relate to any party making a finding of any joint employer status, you will fully indemnify us for any such loss.

C. Insurance. You must purchase and maintain in full force and effect, at your expense and from a company we accept, insurance that insures both you and us, our affiliates and any other persons we designate by name. The insurance policy or policies must be written in accordance with the standards and specifications (including minimum coverage amounts) set forth in writing by us from time to time, and, at a minimum, must include the following (except as different coverages and policy limits may be specified for all franchisees from time to time in writing): (i) "special" causes of loss coverage forms (sometimes called "All Risk Coverage" or "All Peril Coverage") on the Facility, facility improvements and all furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies and other property used in the operation of the Facility, for full repair and replacement value, except that an appropriate deductible clause is permitted; (ii) business interruption insurance covering a minimum of 12 months loss of income, including coverage for our Royalty Fees (for example, in the event of a fire or destruction of the premises, the insurance must cover our average royalty payments (based on the previous 12-month timeframe, or if a shorter timeframe, the total operating timeframe for the facility) during the rebuilding process); (iii) comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; (iv) personal and advertising injury insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence; (v) fire damage coverage in an amount sufficient to cover the replacement costs of the Facility equipment, improvements and betterments; (vi) medical expense coverage in the amount of $10,000 to $25,000; (vii) workers' compensation insurance covering all of your employees, as required by law; (viii) employers liability insurance with contingent liability in amounts required by applicable law, but not less than $500,000, (ix) other insurance required by the state or locality in which your Franchised Business is located and operated or as may be required by the lease or mortgage for the premises. If you are a multi-unit developer, we recommend that you purchase; (ix) an umbrella liability insurance; (x) automobile liability insurance; (xi) "Per Location" aggregate limits when multiple facility locations are insured under one comprehensive general liability and umbrella liability policy; , as required by law;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 69–245)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Alloy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase and maintain insurance at their own expense. This insurance must cover both the franchisee and Alloy, its affiliates, and any other persons Alloy designates.

The insurance policies must adhere to Alloy's written standards and specifications, including minimum coverage amounts, which Alloy may modify over time. At a minimum, the insurance coverage must include: (i) "special" causes of loss coverage, (ii) business interruption insurance covering a minimum of 12 months loss of income, including coverage for Royalty Fees, (iii) comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, (iv) personal and advertising injury insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, (v) fire damage coverage, (vi) medical expense coverage in the amount of $10,000 to $25,000, (vii) workers' compensation insurance, (viii) employers liability insurance with contingent liability in amounts required by applicable law, but not less than $500,000, and (ix) other insurance required by the state or locality in which your Franchised Business is located and operated or as may be required by the lease or mortgage for the premises.

If a franchisee fails to maintain the required insurance, Alloy has the right, but not the obligation, to procure the insurance and charge the costs to the franchisee, including a reasonable fee for expenses incurred. These amounts are due immediately upon written notice. This requirement ensures that both the franchisee and Alloy are protected against potential liabilities and losses associated with the operation of the franchise.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.