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A Guide to Switching Insurance

As your business insurance policy comes up for renewal, it's natural to wonder if you might be able to get a better deal or access better customer service. Perhaps you're reading this blog, but currently have coverage through someone else. As a business owner, switching insurance is particularly daunting. Finding coverage that protects your assets [...]

By | October 5th, 2021|Insurance information, Insurance tips|0 Comments

5 Most Common Insurance Misconceptions

Lack of good information has led to plenty of misconceptions about franchise business insurance. We wanted to take the opportunity to set the record straight about the 5 most common insurance misconceptions out there. 1. All insurance is basically the same. It’s a common insurance misconception that all insurance is basically the same. The thought [...]

By | September 9th, 2021|Insurance information, Insurance tips|0 Comments

Hurricane Preparedness for Fast-Food Restaurants in an Above-Average Season

Experts recently revised this year's forecast for an above-average hurricane season with up to 20 named storms and nine named hurricanes. There have already been five named storms, with Tropical Storm Elsa causing damage and destruction from Florida to the Northeast, including dramatic flooding in New York City's subway system. In addition to the weather, [...]

By | July 28th, 2021|Franchise safety, Risk management|0 Comments

BOPs for Fast Food Restaurants

Restaurant customers often order a combo meal, since it has everything most people need—entree, side and drink. Packaging a burger, fries and a soda into a combo meal makes a lot of sense, and it's similar to how a Business Owners Policy (BOP) works in insurance. A BOP makes it easy to get the standard [...]

Taking A Proactive Approach to Insurance Market Trends

There is high hope that 2021 will be a better year for restaurants than 2020, and with good reason. Some trends are now moving in the right direction and some market shifts appear close to their peak. Most importantly, many insurance carriers and restaurant owners are embracing a proactive approach to the challenges that remain, [...]

Driver Safety Tips for Fast Food Restaurants

If your fast food restaurant offers food delivery or other mobile services, your business faces certain risks that others don’t. Having employees that drive for work and company vehicles that need to be serviced and maintained increases your exposure to accidents, claims and liability lawsuits. Driver safety is paramount when it comes to minimizing your [...]

By | May 3rd, 2021|Franchise safety, Risk management|0 Comments

Types of Employment Practices Claims

Employment practices refers to the part of your business that deals with hiring, firing and everyday workplace interactions. Employment practices liability claims alleging workplace discrimination or sexual harassment are increasingly common. In fact, the restaurant industry experiences more claims of misconduct than any other, according to the Harvard Business Review. With as many as 90% [...]

By | April 23rd, 2021|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

Slip Hazards in Restaurants and Injury Prevention

Slips and trips are a leading cause of injury at fast food restaurants across the country, and both restaurant employees and dining guests are at risk. Some slip hazards in restaurants could result in anything from a few bruises to serious injury or death. While such severe outcomes are unusual, the stakes are too high [...]

By | February 24th, 2021|Franchise safety, Risk management|0 Comments

Cyber Security Tips for Fast Food Restaurants

Over the last few years, fast food restaurants have become a favorite target of cyber criminals. Hackers have stolen password credentials, franchise business records and customer credit card data from some of the biggest names in the industry. The consequences of a hack are serious. Claims and legal fees routinely cost businesses more than $1 [...]

By | January 25th, 2021|Franchise safety, Risk management|0 Comments

The Best Tips for Hiring and Firing to Minimize Risk

As business cycles ebb and flow, companies must make important decisions about hiring and firing. By taking the right actions as an employer, you can improve your workplace culture and productivity with new hires, and ease transitions for employees after separation. However, it's important to recognize the risk that employment practices carry for your business. [...]

By | January 14th, 2021|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments