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Can Craters & Freighters update the required insurance policies and amounts?

Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • 13.1 Required Policies. Franchisee must procure and keep in force insurance policies, in such amounts and on such terms, as prescribed by Franchisor in the Operations Manuals, by an insurance company acceptable to Franchisor at all times during this Agreement. Franchisee must obtain such policies within thirty (30) days after signing this Agreement or prior to opening the Franchised Business to the public, whichever occurs first. Insurance coverage must include general liability, combined single limit, bodily injury and property damage insurance for premises operations, products liability, cargo, and packers legal liability insurance and all other occurrences against claims of any person, employee, customer, agent or otherwise in an amount per occurrence of not less than such amount set forth in the Operations Manuals. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor reserves the right to update such required insurance policies and amounts from time to time in Franchisor's sole discretion. Franchisee must also procure and pay for all other insurance required by state or federal law, including, without limitation, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.
  • 13.2 Insured Parties; Notice of Cancellation. All insurance policies procured and kept in force by Franchisee relating to the Franchised Business must insure Franchisee and Franchisor and their respective Affiliates, officers, stockholders, directors, and all other parties designated by Franchisor, as additional named insureds against any liability that may accrue against them by reason of the ownership, maintenance or operation by Franchisee of the Franchised Business. The policies must also stipulate that Franchisor will receive a thirty (30) day prior written notice of cancellation.
  • 13.3 Proof of Insurance. Original or duplicate copies of all insurance policies, certificates of insurance, or other proof of insurance acceptable to Franchisor, including original endorsements affecting the coverage required by this Section, must be furnished to Franchisor together with proof of payment within ten (10) days of issuance thereof. Franchisee must also furnish Franchisor with certificates and endorsements evidencing such insurance coverage within ten (10) days after each of the following events: (i) at all policy renewal periods, no less often than annually, and (ii) at all instances of any change to, addition to, or replacement of any insurance. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters retains the right to modify the required insurance policies and their amounts at its discretion. As a franchisee, you must secure and maintain insurance policies with the amounts and terms that Craters & Freighters prescribes in the Operations Manuals. These policies must be obtained from an insurance company acceptable to Craters & Freighters throughout the term of the agreement.

The required insurance coverage includes general liability, combined single limit, bodily injury and property damage insurance for premises operations, products liability, cargo, and packers legal liability insurance, and coverage against all claims from any person, employee, customer, or agent. The amount per occurrence must be no less than the amount specified in the Operations Manuals. Additionally, franchisees are responsible for procuring and paying for all other insurance required by state or federal law, including workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

Craters & Freighters also requires that all insurance policies name Craters & Freighters and its affiliates, officers, stockholders, and directors as additional insured parties. The insurance policies must stipulate that Craters & Freighters receives a 30-day prior written notice of cancellation. Franchisees must provide Craters & Freighters with copies of all insurance policies, certificates of insurance, or other acceptable proof of insurance, including original endorsements, within 10 days of issuance and upon each policy renewal or change.

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.