If Baya Bar purchases insurance on behalf of a franchisee, what fee is added to the cost?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If you do not obtain any insurance as required, we have the right (but not the obligation) to purchase insurance on your behalf and you must reimburse our costs related to this purchase plus a 10% administrative fee.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 20–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to obtain the required insurance coverage, Baya Bar has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase insurance on the franchisee's behalf. If Baya Bar exercises this right, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Baya Bar for the cost of the insurance.
In addition to reimbursing the cost of the insurance, Baya Bar also charges an administrative fee. This administrative fee is equal to 10% of the insurance cost.
This policy ensures that Baya Bar franchisees maintain adequate insurance coverage, protecting both the franchisee and the franchisor from potential liabilities. However, it also places the financial burden on the franchisee to reimburse Baya Bar for the insurance costs and the additional 10% administrative fee if the franchisee fails to secure insurance independently.