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Is Canine Dimensions an approved or the only approved supplier of required insurance policies?

Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You must obtain and maintain, at your own expense, such insurance coverage that we require from time to time. We may regulate the types, amounts, terms and conditions of insurance coverage required for your Franchised Business and standards for underwriters of policies providing required insurance coverage; our protection and rights under such policies as an additional named insured; required or impermissible insurance contract provisions; assignment of policy rights to us; periodic verification of insurance coverage that must be furnished to us; our right to obtain insurance coverage at your expense if you fail to obtain required coverage; our right to defend claims; and similar matters relating to insured and uninsured claims. We are not an approved supplier or the only approved supplier of the required insurance policies. You currently are required to maintain the following insurance coverage:

  • (1) comprehensive general liability coverage against claims for bodily and personal injury, death, and property damage caused by or occurring in conjunction with the operation of your Franchised Business or your conduct of business under the Franchise Agreement under one or more policies of insurance containing minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, including product / completed operations insurance;
  • (2) automobile liability (split limit) of $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, and $100,000 property damage for any vehicles used in the operation of the Franchised Business;
  • (3) an umbrella liability insurance policy with minimum liability coverage of $2,000,000;
  • (4) employer's liability of $1,000,000 per incident and Workers' Compensation or other employer's liability insurance as well as such other insurance as may be required by statute or rule in the state in which your Franchised Business is located;
  • (5) professional liability insurance of $25,000 per incident; and
  • (6) any other insurance that we may require in the future or that may be required according to the law or the terms of your lease.

You must maintain all required policies in force during the entire term of the Franchise Agreement and any renewal terms. 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 in circumstances. Each insurance policy must name us (and, if we request, our directors, employees or shareholders) as additional insureds and must provide us with 30 days' advance written notice of any material modification, cancellation or expiration of the policy.

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 14–17)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to obtain and maintain insurance coverage. However, Canine Dimensions is not an approved supplier or the only approved supplier of the required insurance policies.

The FDD specifies the types of insurance coverage that franchisees must maintain, including comprehensive general liability coverage with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability, an umbrella liability insurance policy with minimum liability coverage of $2,000,000, employer's liability of $1,000,000 per incident, professional liability insurance of $25,000 per incident, and any other insurance that Canine Dimensions may require in the future or that may be required according to the law or the terms of the lease.

Canine Dimensions may periodically increase or decrease the amounts of coverage required and require different or additional kinds of insurance at any time. Each insurance policy must name Canine Dimensions as additional insureds and must provide Canine Dimensions with 30 days' advance written notice of any material modification, cancellation, or expiration of the policy. This means franchisees have the flexibility to choose their insurance providers, but they must ensure that the coverage meets Canine Dimensions' requirements and that Canine Dimensions is properly protected under the policies.

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.