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Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Owning a Ben’s Soft Pretzels bakery is an exciting venture with many risks.

The Horton Group is your preferred insurance vendor for all of your business insurance needs, focusing on franchisee-specific programs. We pride ourselves on keeping your business safe by creating exclusive, cost-effective programs for Ben’s Franchise System, programming for the franchise system and the franchisees themselves.

Ben’s Soft Pretzels Program Benefits:

  • Significant savings and cost reductions
  • Quick and easy quoting options
  • Exclusively designed to fit the Ben’s Soft Pretzels Franchise system and fills all coverage gaps
  • Availability in all 50 States
  • Keeps you compliant with your FDD
  • Approved and used by Ben’s Franchising Operations

What are the insurance requirements for the Ben’s Soft Pretzels?

Coverage required by FDD is as follows and will be included. Higher limits/other coverages may be required by your landlord, bank, customer venue, etc.

  • General Liability: $2MM per occurrence and $2MM in the aggregate.
    • “Per location” limits apply if multiple stores
  • “Fire damage” – replacement cost of business property and improvements and betterments (varies by location)
  • Workers Compensation
  • Umbrella Liability (as required by contract)
  • Auto Liability (for company owned vehicles/trailers)
  • Additional insured, waiver of subrogation, primary non-contributory language all included

What Coverages Does Ben’s Soft Pretzels Program Cover?

Business Owner’s Commercial Package Policy

A Business Owner’s Commercial Package Policy covers a majority of the exposures your location will face, including premises liability, product liability, stock/property damage coverage and loss of income. The coverages offered may include Fire, General Liability, Umbrella Liability and Auto Liability. This policy is the first one you will need when opening your bakery.

Worker’s Compensation Policy

A Worker’s Compensation Policy covers your employees’ medical costs and lost wages, should they be injured while working for you. You are required by state law to purchase this coverage as soon as you hire an employee.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance

An Employment Practices Liability Insurance protects you from lawsuits filed by your employees for allegations such as sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes and suits filed by third parties due to harassment by your employees.

FAQS

How long will it take me to get my quote?

Once we have all of your information, quotes typically take less than two business days.

Once I have my quote, how do I sign up?

Email dan.galos@thehortongroup.com confirming your coverage and the date these policies need to be effective. Typically, no payment is required to start your policy, and most premiums can be financed over the course of the policy year.

What happens if I have a claim?

Claims can be reported at any time online at www.hanover.com/claims or via phone at (800) 628-0250. Please note: you will not receive follow-up correspondence from our team until the following business day.

Who do I contact if I have a coverage question?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at (312) 989-1451 or send an email to dan.galos@thehortongroup.com. A team member will respond as soon as possible to your inquiry.

Who do I contact if I need to change coverage?

For General Inquiry, Policy Change or Add/Remove Account Request – please email clcsc@hanover.com.

How do I get a Certificate of Coverage, Auto ID Care or process a RMV Request?

For certificates of coverage and auto ID requests, please include the Policy Number & Named Insured in the subject line. Send to certificate@hanover.com fax to (866) 825-2424.

What company is providing insurance for Ben’s Soft Pretzel program?

Ben’s Soft Pretzel program is insured by Hanover Insurance Group, an A-rated nationwide carrier. Hanover is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions in a dynamic world. Hanover is a trusted carrier partner and will bring Ben’s system exceptional coverage and service.

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