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Which chapter of the Augusta Lawn Care FDD discusses insurance requirements and risk management?

Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

[Item 23: RECEIPTS]

7.6 Insurance

7.6.1 Minimum Insurance Requirements

You shall procure, prior to the commencement of any activities or operations under this Agreement, and shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement (and for such period thereafter as is necessary to provide the coverages required hereunder for events having occurred during the term of this Agreement), at Your expense, an insurance policy or policies protecting You, Augusta Lawn Care, and their respective officers, directors, partners, agents and employees against any demand or claim with respect to personal injury, death or property damage, business interruption, or any loss, liability or expense whatsoever arising or occurring upon or in connection with the Business, including, but not limited to, comprehensive general liability insurance, property insurance (including, but not limited to, fire, vandalism, and malicious mischief insurance for the replacement value of the Augusta Lawn Care Business and its contents), casualty insurance, business interruption insurance, statutory workers' compensation insurance, employer's liability insurance, product liability insurance, and automobile insurance coverage for all vehicles used in connection with the operation of Business, if applicable. Such policy or policies shall be written by a responsible carrier or carriers acceptable to Augusta Lawn Care, shall name Augusta Lawn Care and its subsidiaries and affiliates as additional insureds, shall provide for Augusta Lawn Care to receive notice upon cancellation or any event of default, including non-payment, and shall provide at least the types and minimum amounts of coverage specified in the Manual. Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right, from time-to-time, to make such

changes in minimum policy limits and endorsements in the Manual or otherwise in writing as it may determine in its reasonable discretion.

7.6.2 Non-Waiver

Your obligation to obtain and maintain the policy or policies in the amounts specified in the Manual shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance that may be maintained by Augusta Lawn Care, nor shall Your performance of that obligation relieve you of liability under the indemnity provisions set forth in Section 8.5 of this Agreement.

7.6.3 Franchisor Entitled to Recover


[Item 23: RECEIPTS]

7.2.9 Data Security

You shall use your best efforts to protect your customers against any and all data breaches and cyber-events, including, without limitation, identity theft or theft of personal information (a "Data Security Breach"). If a Data Security Breach occurs, in the interest of protecting the goodwill associated with the Augusta Lawn Care brand and franchise system, Augusta Lawn Care hereby reserves the right to (but does not undertake the obligation to) directly or through its designee, perform or control any and all aspects of the response to such Data Security Breach, including, without limitation, the investigation, containment and resolution of the event and all communications with the franchise system, vendors and suppliers, customers, law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities and the general public. You hereby acknowledge and agree that a Data Security Breach and/or any response to a Data Security Breach may impact operations of the Business, including, without limitation, interruption in operations. You hereby acknowledge and agree that neither Augusta Lawn Care nor any of its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, owners, officers, directors, or employees shall be liable to You for any damages arising out of or resulting from any Data Security Breach or any action or inaction in response to a Data Security Breach. You shall at all times be compliant with all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, any and all requirements imposed by all applicable payment processors and payment networks, including credit card and debit card processors, and any and all state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to data privacy, data security and security breaches. You hereby acknowledge and agree that if Augusta Lawn Care engages or designates a third party service provider to administer a data security program, you will be required to comply with the requirements of such service provider. It is your responsibility to ensure that you operate the Business at all times in compliance with all aforementioned laws, rules, regulations and requirements and you are strongly encouraged to engage legal, and data security professionals, including insurance providers to ensure your full compliance and adequate protection.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care FDD, insurance requirements are detailed in section 7.6, titled "Insurance," within Item 23, "Receipts." This section outlines the minimum insurance requirements a franchisee must meet. It specifies the types of policies needed, such as comprehensive general liability insurance, property insurance, business interruption insurance, workers' compensation, employer's liability insurance, product liability insurance, and automobile insurance.

Augusta Lawn Care requires franchisees to secure these policies before commencing any business activities and maintain them throughout the term of the agreement. These policies must protect the franchisee, Augusta Lawn Care, and their respective officers, directors, partners, agents, and employees against various claims, including personal injury, death, property damage, and business interruption. The insurance must be written by a carrier acceptable to Augusta Lawn Care and name Augusta Lawn Care as an additional insured.

Additionally, section 7.2.9, titled "Data Security" within Item 23, addresses risk management related to data breaches and cyber events. It emphasizes the franchisee's responsibility to protect customer data and outlines Augusta Lawn Care's right to manage the response to any data security breach to protect the brand's goodwill. Franchisees are encouraged to engage legal and data security professionals, including insurance providers, to ensure compliance and adequate protection.

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.