What are the minimum coverage limits required for employment practices liability insurance for a Chatime franchise, and what specific coverages must it include?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or modify this list as we deem appropriate.
We currently require that you maintain the following insurance coverages: A) general liability coverage with minimums of $1 million per occurrence, $2 million general and products/completed operations aggregate, $1 million personal/advertising injury, $50,000 rented premises damage, and $5,000 medical expenses; B) franchisee commercial auto insurance with a $1 million combined single limit; C) workers compensation insurance with coverage limits of $1 million for bodily injury by disease per accident, $1 million policy limit, and $1 million per employee, regardless of state laws and cannot exclude owner-operators; D) property/business interruption coverage business personal property, tenant improvements, equipment, business interruption, and franchisor royalties, for a minimum of 12 months' actual loss sustained; E) cyber liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $250,000 per occurrence and $250,000 aggregate; F) employment practices liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate, which includes third party liability and wage & hour coverage of at least $25,000, with a maximum deductible that does not exceed $25,000; and G) crime insurance with a
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 22–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain employment practices liability insurance. This insurance must have minimum coverage limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in aggregate.
This policy must include third-party liability coverage. Additionally, it must include wage and hour coverage of at least $25,000. The maximum deductible for this insurance policy cannot exceed $25,000.
It is important for prospective Chatime franchisees to understand these insurance requirements, as they represent a significant ongoing cost of doing business. Franchisees should obtain quotes from multiple insurance providers to ensure they are receiving competitive rates and adequate coverage. Failing to maintain the required insurance coverage could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.