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Are Angry Chickz franchisees required to maintain business interruption insurance?

Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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Insurance

You must maintain suitable insurance coverage and minimum amounts specified in the Manual(s), bulletins, electronic communications and/or other directives, including all risk property and casualty insurance for the replacement value of your Restaurant; business interruption insurance providing for continued payment of all amounts due (or to become due) to us under your Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with us; workers compensation insurance as required by applicable law. Presently, our minimum insurance requirements are as follows:

You must obtain and maintain the at least following insurance:

  • commercial general liability insurance, written on an occurrence basis, extended to include contractual liability, products and completed operations, and personal and advertising injury (with full assault and battery coverage), with a combined bodily injury and property damage limit of at least $2,000,000 in the aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence;

  • statutory workers' compensation insurance and employer's liability insurance for a minimum limit equal to the greater of $100,000 or the amounts required as underlying by your umbrella carrier, as well as such other disability benefits type insurance as may be required by statute or rule of the state in which the Franchised Business is located;

  • commercial umbrella liability insurance with total liability limit of at least $5,000,000 (with foodborne illness coverage included);

  • property insurance providing coverage for direct physical loss or damage to real and personal property (as well as electronic equipment such as point of sales, menu board, and other equipment) for all risk perils, including the perils of flood and earthquake that values property (real and personal) on a new replacement cost basis without deduction for depreciation and the amount of insurance shall not be less than 90% of the full replacement value of the Franchised Business, its furniture, fixtures, equipment, and stock (real and personal property);

  • comprehensive automobile liability insurance, including owned, non-owned and hired car coverage providing third party liability insurance, covering all licensed vehicles owned or operated by or on your behalf, with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for both bodily injury and property damage;

  • data theft and cybersecurity coverage with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit;

  • employment practices liability insurance with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit;

  • director and officer coverage for your executives and board of directors (or equivalent if you are an entity that is not a corporation);

  • any other insurance coverage that is required by federal, state, or municipal law; and

  • any contractors and subcontractors that you engage must carry the same amount or greater co

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–23)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain business interruption insurance. The FDD specifies that franchisees must maintain suitable insurance coverage and minimum amounts as detailed in the manuals, bulletins, electronic communications, or other directives. This includes business interruption insurance that provides for the continued payment of all amounts due or to become due to Angry Chickz under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with them.

In addition to business interruption insurance, Angry Chickz franchisees must also carry all-risk property and casualty insurance for the replacement value of their restaurant and workers' compensation insurance as required by applicable law. The specific minimum insurance requirements are outlined in the FDD.

Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to secure other types of insurance, such as commercial general liability insurance with a combined limit of at least $2,000,000 in the aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial umbrella liability insurance with a total liability limit of at least $5,000,000, comprehensive automobile liability insurance with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000, data theft and cybersecurity coverage with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000, and employment practices liability insurance with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000. This extensive insurance coverage ensures that both the franchisee and Angry Chickz are protected from various potential liabilities and losses.

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.