If you own a restaurant, or are simply in the business of selling food, then we've got an insurance solution for you. Whether it's covering inventory losses from natural disasters, like fires and floods; replacing spoiled food due to a broken fridge; or defending you against a lawsuit from a customer who slips in your parking lot after a storm, we’ve got you covered.

What We Cover?

Everything from semi-permanent food carts and snack bars to doughnut and smoothie shops, delis and sandwich shops, concessionaires, and cafeterias
Casual dining (small cafes, ethnic eateries, BBQ joints, casual chains)
Fine dining
Fast food
Meal preparation services
Catering operations
Establishments licensed as bars (liquor liability available for all restaurant classes)


General liability and property insurance in one convenient package!

Our restaurant businessowners policy (BOP) covers liability claims and protects your commercial building and its contents. WCF has more than 100 years of insurance experience, knowledge, and resources, and our team of in-house experts can help you get a BOP quote with the best coverage for your specific business and budget.

 

Property insurance for buildings and contents owned by the company. This includes the property of others in your care, custody, or control, along with your own business equipment, fixtures, and stock.

 

PROPERTY INSURANCE

Coverage if you’re sued for causing harm to a person or damage to property. It also provides for the cost of your legal defense. 


 

LIABILITY PROTECTION

Replacement for loss of income resulting from a fire or other catastrophe that disrupts the operation of the business. 

 

 

BUSINESS INCOME INTERRUPTIONS

RESTAURANT BOP FEATURES

  • Arson, theft, and vandalism reward: up to $10,000 for rewards resulting in an arrest or conviction.
  • Lost business income resulting from a website outage: basic limit of $10,000, with higher limits available.
  • Contract penalties: up to $1,000 for contract penalties when you are unable to provide your product or service due to a covered loss.
  • Accidental discharge of automatic extinguishing system protecting cooking equipment: up to $5,000 each for recharge expenses, cleanup expenses, and lost income.
  • Food contamination: up to $10,000 to cover your loss in business income, along with up to $5,000 for advertising expenses you incur to restore your business reputation.
  • Credit card forgery: up to $5,000 for losses resulting from fraudulent credit or debit card charges.
  • Spoilage: basic limit of $10,000 for spoilage losses due to power interruption, with higher limits available (up to $1 million for spoilage losses due to the breakdown of your refrigeration or freezer equipment.)


RESTAURANT BOP DISCOUNTS

  • Multi-location franchise discount: 2.5% discount for two to five locations, 10% discount for more than 20 locations.
  • Workers’ compensation discount: Save at least 5% on WCF workers’ compensation coverage. Discount increases 1% for each year the workers’ compensation remains with WCF—up to a maximum of 10%.
  • Experience modification (emod) discount: additional discount for accounts with emod less than 1.00.
  • Utah Restaurant Association discount: 5% discount for Utah Restaurant Association members.

Common Questions

What is a businessowners policy (BOP)? 

A BOP combines property and liability insurance coverages into one policy. The property portion helps protect the business property you own, lease, or rent (including buildings, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and inventory). The liability portion shields your business from covered claims and lawsuits that stem from day-to-day business operations. There’s not one size that fits all, so you get to tailor your policy to your specific business needs and add optional coverage endorsements. 

Small businesses can buy separate insurance policies, but many businesses like the convenience of combining the common property and liability coverages into a single policy. BOP coverage is designed to address business losses most likely to occur in your specific business. A BOP isn’t a substitute for personal home, personal auto, or commercial auto policies.


What kind of business is a BOP right for?

WCF’s BOP is built to protect many small business types, including office, retail, service, and wholesale. A BOP may make sense for you if your owned business is located outside your home, has fewer than 100 employees, has less than $15 million in annual sales, and has property or equipment you want to protect.


Who needs a BOP?

Small to medium business owners with commercial property should consider a BOP. A BOP combines general liability and commercial property insurance, which gives you both liability protection (for things like accidents and lawsuits) and commercial property insurance (covering your building and business personal property). 


What is business personal property?

Business personal property is included in a BOP and is coverage for property owned and used by your business.   Business personal property includes any items used for business purposes, such as furniture, office equipment, office supplies, inventory, tools, cell phones, etc.


What does a BOP cost?

Cost depends on your business type and varies with levels of risk. The final price is calculated using attributes of your business, including coverage needs, profession type, number of employees, and claims history. 

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Customer Service: (800) 446-2667

First Report of Claim: (385) 351-8285

Claims: (385) 351-8010

California Claims: (888) 815-1114

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