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As a Bft franchise owner, where are the required insurance coverages prescribed?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

in this Item 8. You do not receive any further benefit as a result of your compliance with these requirements.

Insurance

As a Franchise owner, you are required to obtain and maintain, at your sole expense, the required insurance coverages as prescribed in your Franchise Agreement and/or our Learning Management System. We may amend, modify, supplement or otherwise change the coverages or policies required below upon thirty (30) days' written notice to you (or such a shorter period of time that we determine appropriate if a health/safety or infringementrelated issue) via the Learning Management System or otherwise. While the specifications and standards for such coverages may vary depending on the size of your Studio and/ or other factors, such as what is customary for businesses of your type in your area, as of the date of this Disclosure Document, we typically require the following coverages:

  1. Commercial General Liability insurance covering your day-to-day business operations and premises liability exposures with limits not less than the following:

| | as | |---|---| | Package, including speakers, cabling, mounts and | | Such insurance shall include coverage for contractual liability (for liability assumed under an "insured contract"), products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, premises liability, third party property damage and bodily injury liability (including death).

    1. Automobile Liability insurance covering liability arising out of your use, operation or maintenance of any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos, trucks or other vehicles) in connection with your ownership and operation of the Franchise, with limits not less than the minimum compulsory requirements in your state (note: it is highly recommended to maintain at least $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage). This requirement only applies to the extent that owned, leased or hired/rented vehicles are used in the operation of the Franchise.
    1. Workers Compensation insurance covering all of your employees with statutory coverage and limits as required by state law. Such insurance shall include coverage for Employer's Liability with limits not less than $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease – each employee, and $500,000 disease – policy limit.
    1. Property insurance written on a special causes of loss coverage form with limits not less than the current replacement cost of the Studio's business personal property (including furniture, fixtures and equipment) and leasehold improvements (tenant improvements). Such Property insurance shall include glass coverage with limits not less than $25,000, signage coverage with limits not less than $10,000, and business interruption/extra expense coverage with limits not less than 12 months of rent.
    1. Employment Practices Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim in the aggregate, with a retention not larger than $25,000, providing defense and coverage for claims brought by any of your employees or other personnel alleging various employment-related torts. Said policy shall also include Third Party Employment Practices Liability coverage.

Your policies must be written by an insurance company licensed in the state in which you operate the Studio, and the insurance company must have at least an "A" Rating Classification as indicated in A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. We, Assetco and subsidiaries/affiliates shall be included as Additional Insureds on the Studio's Commercial General Liability policy.

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 32–36)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the required insurance coverages for franchisees are prescribed in the Franchise Agreement and/or the Learning Management System. Bft can modify these coverages with a 30-day written notice, or less if it involves health, safety, or infringement issues, via the Learning Management System or other means.

The insurance specifications may vary based on the studio size and local business customs. As of the date of the FDD, Bft typically requires several coverages. These include Commercial General Liability insurance, covering day-to-day business operations and premises liability exposures. Automobile Liability insurance is required if vehicles are used in the franchise operation, with a highly recommended limit of $1,000,000 for combined bodily injury and property damage.

Bft also mandates Workers Compensation insurance for all employees, including Employer's Liability coverage with specific limits of $500,000 per accident, $500,000 per employee for disease, and $500,000 policy limit for disease. Property insurance is required to cover the replacement cost of business personal property and leasehold improvements, including glass coverage ($25,000 limit), signage coverage ($10,000 limit), and business interruption coverage for at least 12 months of rent. Lastly, Employment Practices Liability insurance is needed, with limits of $1,000,000 per claim and a retention no larger than $25,000, including Third Party Employment Practices Liability coverage.

Bft requires that all insurance policies be written by a licensed insurance company in the state of operation with an "A" Rating Classification from A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. Additionally, Bft, Assetco, and their subsidiaries/affiliates must be included as Additional Insureds on the Commercial General Liability policy. This ensures that franchisees maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect both their business and Bft's interests, and that the insurance companies meet certain financial stability standards.

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.