What are the requirements for the insurance policies that Beef O Bradys franchisees must obtain and maintain?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ials, including any applicable licensing fees related to the playing of sports videos, television, satellite or cable programming, pay-per-view events, or music (if any) in any format at the Family Sports Pub (e.g. HBO, DSS, ASCAP, BMI or ESPN fees). We may require that you purchase or lease Operating Assets and Family Sports Pub Materials through any form of a "business to business," e-commerce, Intranet or Internet supply network that we may designate, establish or participate in from time to time.
- 5.6 Insurance Requirements. As an independent business owner, you will be required to obtain and maintain certain insurance on your business. We must be listed as an additional insured on all liability policies. You will also be required to show proof of coverage and submit this proof on a periodic basis to us, usually annually. The insurance required and the amounts necessary may vary by state, so please check with your state agencies to ensure that your business is properly covered. More detailed information about your insurance requirements is described below.
- (a) Required Types of Insurance.During the term of this Agreement, you must maintain in force, at your sole cost and expense and under policies of insurance issued by carriers approved by us, the following types of insurance coverage:
- (i) Umbrella: "Umbrella" liability insurance;
- (ii) Liability: Liability insurance against liability for personal services care and negligence;
- (iii) Worker's Compensation. Workers' compensation in the amounts required by applicable law for the Family Sports Pub; and
- (iv) Property. General casualty and property insurance including fire, flood, hurricane, vandalism and malicious mischief, and extended coverage insurance with a full replacement value of your inventory and contents of the Family Sports Pub, covering such risks as are covered in the Standard Extended Coverage Endorsement.
- (b) Recommended Types of Insurance. In addition to the required insurance types set forth above, we recommend that you also maintain in force, at your sole cost and expense and under policies of insurance issued by carriers approved by us, the following types of insurance coverage:
- (i) Product Liability. Comprehensive, public and product liability insurance against claims for bodily and personal injury, death and property damage caused by or occurring in conjunction with the operation of the Family Sports Pub;
- (a) Required Types of Insurance.During the term of this Agreement, you must maintain in force, at your sole cost and expense and under policies of insurance issued by carriers approved by us, the following types of insurance coverage:
- (ii) Motor Vehicle. Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance (including personal injury protection, uninsured motorist protection, and "umbrella" coverage) for any motor vehicles operated by the Family Sports Pub;
- (iii) PCI Compliance: PCI and data security insurance;
- (iv) Business Interruption: Business interruption insurance;
- (v) Employee Coverage. Comprehensive crime and blanket employee dishonesty insurance;
- (vi) Leasehold or Financing. Such other insurance as is required by lease or other financing document (if any) for the Family Sports Pub; and
- (vii) Other. Other insurance policy types recommended by your insurance advisor.
- (c) Coverage Requirements. You must maintain the insurance coverages in the minimum amounts we prescribe from time-to-time in our System Standards. We may periodically increase or decrease the amounts of coverage required under these insurance policies and require different or additional kinds of insurance at any time to reflect inflation, identification of new risks, changes in law or standards of liability, higher damage awards or other relevant changes and circumstances.
- (d) Policy Terms. All insurance policies you obtain and maintain must:
- (i) No Limitations. Contain no provision which in any way limits or reduces coverage for us in the event of any claim by us or any of our affiliates, directors, officers or agents;
- (ii) Indemnification. Extend to provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by you under this Agreement and all items for which you are required to indemnify us under the provisions of this Agreement or otherwise;
- (iii) Additional Insureds. Name us as additional insureds;
- (iv) Subrogation. Contain a waiver of the insurance company's right of subrogation against us;
- (v) Coverage. Provide that the coverage afforded applies separately to each insured against whom a claim is brought as though a separate policy had been issued to each insured;
- (vi) Notice of Termination. Provide that the insurance company will provide us with at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice of termination, expiration, cancellation or material modification of any policy; and
- (vii) Limits. Provide that you cannot reduce the policy limits, restrict coverage, cancel or otherwise alter or amend the policies without our prior written consent.
- (e) Evidence of Coverage. Before expiration of each of your insurance policies, you must obtain and furnish us with a copy of the new, renewal or replacement policy extending your coverage, along with evidence of the premium payment. You must also allow any inspections of the Family Sports Pub required to obtain or maintain the insurance.
- (f) Impact of Not Meeting Our Insurance Requirements. If you do not maintain the required insurance coverage, or do not furnish us with satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments, we may obtain, at our option and in addition to our other rights and remedies under this Agreement, any required insurance coverage on your behalf. If we do so, you must fully cooperate with us in our effort to obtain the insurance policies and must promptly sign all forms required to obtain or maintain the insurance. Finally, you must pay us, on demand, any costs and premiums we incur in obtaining insurance on your behalf.
- (g) Insurance Does Not Waive or Limit Your Obligations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to obtain and maintain several types of insurance coverage during the term of the Franchise Agreement. These include umbrella liability insurance, liability insurance against liability for personal services care and negligence, worker's compensation in the amounts required by applicable law, and general casualty and property insurance covering fire, flood, hurricane, vandalism, malicious mischief, and extended coverage with full replacement value of inventory and contents. Beef O Bradys also recommends franchisees maintain product liability insurance, comprehensive motor vehicle insurance, PCI and data security insurance, business interruption insurance, and comprehensive crime and blanket employee dishonesty insurance.
The specific amounts of insurance coverage required are determined by Beef O Bradys and may change over time to reflect inflation, new risks, changes in law, or other relevant circumstances. Franchisees must provide proof of coverage to Beef O Bradys, typically on an annual basis. The insurance policies must not limit coverage for Beef O Bradys, must extend to provide indemnity for all obligations assumed by the franchisee, must name Beef O Bradys as additional insureds, and must contain a waiver of the insurance company's right of subrogation against Beef O Bradys. The policies must also provide that coverage applies separately to each insured and that Beef O Bradys receives at least 30 days' prior written notice of any termination, expiration, cancellation, or material modification of the policy.
If a Beef O Bradys franchisee fails to maintain the required insurance coverage or provide satisfactory evidence of coverage and premium payments, Beef O Bradys has the option to obtain the necessary insurance on the franchisee's behalf. In such cases, the franchisee is required to cooperate with Beef O Bradys, sign all necessary forms, and promptly pay all costs and premiums incurred by Beef O Bradys. However, the FDD also states that these are minimum coverage requirements and franchisees should consult with their own insurance advisor/broker regarding any additional insurance needs based on their financial situation, risk tolerances, and local risk issues. The insurance requirements and amounts may vary by state, so franchisees should check with their state agencies to ensure proper coverage.