Franchise businesses face many risks — physical damage to property, liability for customer injuries, employee injuries, cyber attacks and more. While insurance exists to protect your business against the costs of these types of incidents, your organization can also do a lot to help prevent them in the first place. These four simple risk management [...]
While this month is National Fire Prevention Month, fire safety should be top of mind for business owners throughout the year. In 2022 alone, non-residential structure fires reported to fire departments resulted in 1,400 injuries, 150 deaths and over $4 billion in property damage according to the National Fire Protection Association. However, many fires that [...]
Originally published September 28, 2021. Last updated July 30, 2024. Have a question about your insurance? You’re not alone. Choosing the right insurance for your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for it. Business coverage options are generally more complex than many non-business coverages, which can add to the confusion if [...]
Working at a quick-serve restaurant can be physically and emotionally demanding. Compared to other industries, occupational injury risk is high. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that workers in food services had higher rates of injuries like sprains, strains, tears, cuts, lacerations, punctures and thermal burns, compared to all workers. While physical [...]
Hiring and retaining quality employees has long been a challenge in the industry, as recruiting resources can be low and finding the time for the process can be tricky. Increasing minimum wage and a competitive job market has made things even harder, with many companies responding by changing how they hire. But doing so carefully [...]
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. To protect your franchise, it's important to understand the different types of employment practices claims. Here is a deeper dive into 4 common employment [...]
As a franchise business operating in today's digitally connected world, your business faces several cyber liability risks. Typically, most franchisees do not consider themselves at risk for a cyber attack and have failed to take measures to secure their systems and data. For franchisees like you, cyber crime is expensive, causing damage or destruction to [...]
Your franchise relies on equipment every day for every customer, but how to prevent equipment malfunction? Freezers, fryers, grills, ovens, ice machines and other appliances can break down regularly and at a high cost. Beyond appliances, HVAC systems, computers and point-of-sale systems that are critical to running your business can also fail. If your equipment [...]
Even the safest organization will experience a workplace injury from time to time. Whether it’s a minor paper cut or a more serious cut requiring stitches, your business should have a prevention and reaction plan in place for injuries. Preventing Workplace Injuries — Implementing an Injury Prevention Program An injury prevention program is a proactive [...]
One of the greatest risks of injury to customers at your business is slip and trip hazards. And these risks are not just a hazard to your customers—traditionally, these incidents make up a large percentage of claims against franchise organizations. A simple internet search of “slip claim restaurant” pulls up dozens of law firms eager [...]