Who must find the terms of the business interruption insurance acceptable for a City Publications franchise?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
costs. Franchisor shall not be liable to Franchisee for loss or damage to Franchisee's property for any reason while same is in the possession of the Franchisor. Franchisee shall keep a copy of all materials submitted to Franchisor.
SECTION 16. INSURANCE
A. Types & Amounts of Coverage
Franchisee shall procure, at its sole expense and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the following insurance naming Franchisor as additional insured and/or loss payee, in addition to any other insurance that may be required by applicable law, any lender or landlord. In addition, each insurance policy shall contain a waiver of all subrogation rights against Franchisor and its successors and assigns.
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- Comprehensive general public liability insurance against claims for bodily and personal injury, death and property damage caused by or occurring in conjunction with the operation of the Franchised Business, or Franchisee's conduct of business pursuant to this Agreement providing minimum liability coverage for claims, as specified by Franchisor from time to time; currently the minimum is One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
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- "All Risk" coverage insurance on all contents including inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies and other property used in the operation of the Franchised Business for full "replacement cost" coverage.
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- Workers' Compensation that complies with the statutory requirements of the state in which the Franchised Business is located and employer liability coverage with a One Hundred Thousand Dollar ($100,000.00) minimum limit or, if greater, the statutory minimum limit if required by state law.
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- Automobile Liability Insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with a combined single limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
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- General property damage insurance, including fire and extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance.
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- Such insurance as necessary to provide coverage under the indemnity provisions set forth in Section 22.B. of this Agreement.
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- Such trucking, shipping, freight or F.O.B. insurance coverage as is necessary to provide coverage for any loss or damage to direct mail advertisement
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must secure business interruption insurance with terms that are acceptable to City Publications. This insurance is in addition to other required coverage, such as comprehensive general public liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000.00), "All Risk" coverage, workers' compensation, automobile liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000.00), and general property damage insurance.
Business interruption insurance is designed to protect the franchisee from losses in income if their business is temporarily shut down due to unforeseen circumstances like a fire, natural disaster, or other covered event. The specific amounts and terms of this insurance must meet City Publications's standards, ensuring that the coverage is adequate to protect both the franchisee's and franchisor's interests.
This requirement means that prospective City Publications franchisees need to factor in the cost of this insurance, and ensure they understand what terms City Publications will find acceptable. It is important to discuss these requirements with an insurance broker to find a policy that satisfies both the franchisee's needs and the franchisor's requirements. Failure to maintain acceptable business interruption insurance could be a breach of the franchise agreement.