Who must be protected by the insurance policy or policies procured by a Crave franchisee?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
12.1 You shall procure, before you begin construction and/or improvement of the Franchised Business premises, and shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement (and for such period thereafter as is necessary to provide the coverages required hereunder for events having occurred during the term of this Agreement) at your expense, an insurance policy or policies protecting you and us, our successors and assigns, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors and employees of each of them against any demand or claim with respect to personal injury, death or property damage, or any loss, liability or expense whatsoever arising or occurring upon or in connection with the Franchised Business. Such insurance policies must be written by an insurance company acceptable to us and which has a rating of "A-" or higher with A.M. Best Company.
12.2 Such policy or policies shall be written by a responsible, duly licensed carrier or carriers reasonably acceptable to us and shall include, at a minimum (except as additional coverages and higher policy limits may reasonably be specified by us from time to time), in accordance with standards and specifications set forth in writing, any insurance that you must have according to the terms of the lease for the Accepted Location and as required by applicable law. All insurance must be on an "occurrence" basis. Currently you must maintain the following insurance:
12.2.1 Coverage which includes CRAVE Franchising, LLC as additional insureds on a primary non-contributory basis to the general liability policy and the auto liability policy. The additional insureds should be listed on the certificate as follows: CRAVE Franchising, LLC and its member, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, regional directors, subsidiaries and affiliates, agents and employees; and it must be provided on an Additional Insured Grantor of Franchise Endorsement form CG2029 (or an endorsement form with comparable wording acceptable to us).
12.2.2 Insurance must be underwritten by insurers licensed and permitted to write coverage in the state in which the Franchised Business is located.
All of the policies must name us and those of our affiliates that we specify, and the respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors, servants and employees of each of them, as additional named insureds and must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of all those parties.
- 12.4 All general liability and property damage policies shall contain a provision that we, our affiliates and the officers, directors,shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors, servants and employees of each of them, although named as insureds, shall nevertheless be entitled to recover under such policies on any loss occasioned to us or our servants, agents or employees.
All insurance policies required hereunder, with the exception of workers' compensation, shall name us, our affiliates and the officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors, servants and employees of each of them, as additional named insureds, and shall expressly provide that any interest of same therein shall not be affected by any breach by you of any policy
provisions. Further, all insurance policies required hereunder shall expressly provide that no less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall be given to us in the event of a material alteration to or cancellation of the policies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must secure insurance policies that protect themselves, Crave Franchising, LLC, its successors and assigns, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors, and employees. The policy must protect against any demand or claim related to personal injury, death, property damage, loss, liability, or expense occurring in connection with the franchised business.
Crave requires that the franchisee includes CRAVE Franchising, LLC as additional insureds on a primary non-contributory basis to the general liability policy and the auto liability policy. The additional insureds should be listed on the certificate as follows: CRAVE Franchising, LLC and its member, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, regional directors, subsidiaries and affiliates, agents and employees; and it must be provided on an Additional Insured Grantor of Franchise Endorsement form CG2029 (or an endorsement form with comparable wording acceptable to Crave).
Furthermore, all general liability and property damage policies must contain a provision that Crave, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, independent contractors, servants, and employees, although named as insureds, are entitled to recover under such policies for any loss caused by the negligence of the franchisee or their servants, agents, or employees. All insurance policies, except for workers' compensation, must name Crave, its affiliates, and their personnel as additional named insureds, ensuring their interests are not affected by any breach of policy provisions by the franchisee. The insurance policies must also provide at least thirty days' prior written notice to Crave in case of material alteration or cancellation of the policies.
These stipulations ensure that Crave and its related parties are shielded from potential liabilities arising from the franchisee's operations. Franchisees must ensure their insurance coverage adheres strictly to these requirements to maintain compliance with the franchise agreement and protect both their business and the franchisor's interests.