What is the estimated range for insurance costs for a Monicals Pizza franchise?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee1 | 25,000 45,000 | Cashier's Check | At Signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Real Estate/Rent2 | 2,000 14,400 | As Arranged | Before Beginning Operations | Lessor |
| Utility Deposits3 | 500 4,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning Operations | Utilities |
| Leasehold | 25,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning | Suppliers |
| Improvements4 | 400,000 | Operations | ||
| Furniture, Fixtures & | 275,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning | Suppliers |
| Equipment5 | 365,000 | Operations | ||
| Initial Inventory6 | 20,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning | Approved Suppliers, |
| 25,000 | Operations | Suppliers | ||
| Office Equipment & | 5,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning | Suppliers |
| Supplies7 | 6,000 | Operations | ||
| Insurance8 | 7,000 15,000 | As Arranged | Before Beginning Operations | Suppliers |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Signage9 | 15,000 30,000 | As Arranged | Before Beg |
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
8 Insurance. You must purchase the following types and amounts of insurance:
Within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, but in no event later than the commencement of operations, Franchisee shall procure and thereafter maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance listed below. The liability policy including any applicable umbrella/excess policies shall expressly name Franchisor as an additional insured. In addition to any other insurance that may be required by applicable law, or by any lender or lessor, Franchisee shall procure:
- o "Special Form" (all risk) property insurance coverage on all assets including inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, and leasehold improvements and betterments and other property used in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant at full replacement cost;
- o Workers' compensation insurance that complies with the statutory requirements of the state in which the Franchised Restaurant is located and employer liability coverage with a minimum limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) or, if higher, the statutory minimum limit as required by applicable state law;
- o Commercial general 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 Restaurant, including premises and operations, contractual liability, products completed operations and personal and advertising injury, with minimum limits of liability for each type of insurance of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and TWO MILLION DOLLARS
($2,000,000.00) general aggregate or higher if required by any landlord or lease agreement or by state law
($2,000,000.00) general aggregate or higher if required by any landlord or lease agreement or by state law
- o Liquor liability/dram shop policy with a minimum liability coverage of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate or, if higher, the statutory minimum limit required by applicable state law;
- o Automobile liability insurance including liability coverage for autos owned, hired or borrowed, if applicable, by Franchisee, and liability coverage for autos owned by others ("non-owned auto" coverage) with limits of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage combined;
- o Umbrella excess liability insurance with a minimum liability coverage of TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) (umbrella excess liability must provide coverage in excess of commercial general liability, liquor liability, automobile liability and employers liability limits);
- o Business interruption insurance in amounts and with terms acceptable to Franchisor;
- o Cyber insurance policy with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000:
- o Restaurant Recovery Insurance (or equivalent) due to Food Borne Illness with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000: and
- o Such insurance as necessary to provide coverage under the indemnity provisions set forth in Section 21.3.
Franchisee shall require each of its employees, who at any time, in connection with off-site delivery services, operates a vehicle which is owned by a person other than Franchisee, to maintain insurance insuring the employee's liability as driver of the vehicle in an amount no less than the minimum amount required by law, and Franchisee shall require and maintain at the Franchised Restaurant evidence of such insurance which evidence Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor upon request. Franchisee expressly waives and releases Franchisor and its affiliates and successors, and the respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents of Franchisor and such successors and affiliates, from any obligation or responsibility with respect to any claim asserted, or which may be asserted, by a third party or parties, arising out of or relating to Franchisee's conduct of off–site delivery services.
Factors that may affect your cost of insurance include the size and location of the franchised restaurant, value of the leasehold improvements, number of employees and other factors. The amounts you pay for insurance are typically non-refundable. You should inquire about the cancellation and refund policy of the insurance carrier or agent at or before the time of purchase.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 12–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for insurance ranges from $7,000 to $15,000. This cost is expected to be paid to suppliers before the commencement of operations, with payment arranged as needed.
Monicals Pizza requires franchisees to procure and maintain several types of insurance coverage. These include "Special Form" property insurance, workers' compensation insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, liquor liability/dram shop policy with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, automobile liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, umbrella excess liability insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $2,000,000, business interruption insurance, cyber insurance policy with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Restaurant Recovery Insurance due to Food Borne Illness with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000.
The FDD specifies that the liability policy, including any applicable umbrella/excess policies, must expressly name Monicals Pizza as an additional insured. Franchisees must obtain this insurance within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, but no later than the start of operations. Franchisees are also responsible for ensuring that their employees who use their own vehicles for off-site delivery maintain the minimum required insurance and provide evidence of such insurance to Monicals Pizza upon request.
The FDD also notes that factors such as the size and location of the franchised restaurant, the value of leasehold improvements, and the number of employees can affect insurance costs. The amounts paid for insurance are typically non-refundable, and franchisees should inquire about the cancellation and refund policies of the insurance carrier or agent before purchasing.