INSURANCE FOR QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT FRANCHISE LOCATIONS

Savings are Always on the Menu

One location or hundreds, save money on your quick service restaurant insurance by going direct.

Business insurance designed for fast casual restaurant franchisees. Take a bite out of your premiums and save up to 20%!

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Direct Pricing

We’ve simplified the insurance process by cutting out the middleman – creating a simpler and faster experience while passing the savings on to you.
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Easy Process

Kiss lengthy applications goodbye. Our streamlined applications take 10 minutes or less and you can get a quote in as little as 48 hours.
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Franchisor Approved

Our policies are built using your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and brand data to keep you comfortably covered.
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Fee-Free Payment Options

Want to pay by credit card, check or ACH? No problem. We also offer other uncommon conveniences, like the ability to break your premium into 12 monthly installments. All without fees or finance charges.
Expect Better. That’s Our Policy.

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Redefining the Insurance Experience for Restaurant Owners

Intrepid Direct offers restaurants savings, control, and expertise.

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Work direct and save up to 20%
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12 equal monthly payments
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One stop shop, even hired and non-owned auto insurance
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Restaurant-specific risk management partnerships help you reduce exposure
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Dedicated to your restaurants: claims, service, and underwriting

We’re plugged in with the industry’s top educators, thought leaders, and innovators. This connection allows us to provide offerings that are better for QSR franchisees across the nation.
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Over 13,000 of the nation’s top franchise brand locations have trusted Intrepid Direct with their fast food restaurant insurance coverage. Switch to Intrepid and experience savings without sacrificing service or coverage.

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Intrepid Insurance Company is rated A+ (Superior) Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best1

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Our customer renewal rate is 93% year-over-year – significantly above the industry average

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Customer can save up to 20% off their premiums by going direct, cutting out agent commissions

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We're a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation (ranked #340 on the Fortune 500 list)

We Expect Better

Since our company was founded, we have been obsessed with providing a better insurance experience. We're a partner who's always thinking about ways to help business owners minimize risk and maximize their bottom line.

From coverage to convenience, our minds are continuously thinking of our customers.

What Other Businesses Are Saying

Read how we’re redefining the insurance industry from the restaurant owners we have partnered with.

Umar I.
“We’re new to Intrepid Direct, but have had nothing but a good experience so far. As a 70+ location franchise operator, we were looking to save money without sacrificing the standard of service. Intrepid Direct has done just that. Filing...
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Umar I.
Jack in the Box franchisee
“We’re new to Intrepid Direct, but have had nothing but a good experience so far. As a 70+ location franchise operator, we were looking to save money without sacrificing the standard of service. Intrepid Direct has done just that. Filing a claim online is easy and they get back with you within 24 hours. We would definitely recommend their services to any size of business.”
Umar I.
Jack in the Box franchisee
Maria H.
"I had received a couple of emails from Intrepid Direct, and as my renewal date came closer, I took the time to investigate what they could do for us. I decided to take a chance and reach out and I'm glad I did. The conversations ...
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Maria H.
Arby's franchisee
"I had received a couple of emails from Intrepid Direct, and as my renewal date came closer, I took the time to investigate what they could do for us. I decided to take a chance and reach out and I'm glad I did. The conversations were quick, the application was simple, the price was right, and their service has been superb. If you're an Arby's franchisee, take the chance. Intrepid Direct can help you save money with a refreshing approach to your business insurance."
Maria H.
Arby's franchisee
Amir A.
"I took a leap and moved my property and casualty insurance to a company I'd never heard of before - Intrepid Direct. I was a bit hesitant at first, but I thought I had nothing to lose by letting them quote. Their...
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Amir A.
Burger King franchisee
"I took a leap and moved my property and casualty insurance to a company I'd never heard of before - Intrepid Direct. I was a bit hesitant at first, but I thought I had nothing to lose by letting them quote. Their quote was much lower than what I was currently paying and their team was pleasant and easy to work with. I've been nothing but impressed by their people, service, and commitment in aligning their company with my business's needs. They are everything they advertise. Every chance I get, I ask people why they haven’t switched yet. Direct isn’t just a buzz word, it truly is the difference."
Amir A.
Burger King franchisee
Ashok M.
"We moved our property, general liability, umbrella, employment practices liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance to Intrepid Direct this year. It's been smooth and the entire team is easy to work with."
Ashok M.
Burger King franchisee
"We moved our property, general liability, umbrella, employment practices liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance to Intrepid Direct this year. It's been smooth and the entire team is easy to work with."
Ashok M.
Burger King franchisee
Joel A.
"We recently renewed with Intrepid Direct for our second year. It was a painless process that resulted in another year of savings for us. The people at Intrepid Direct have been a pleasure to work with. They work together as a team to deliver a ...
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Joel A.
Burger King franchisee
"We recently renewed with Intrepid Direct for our second year. It was a painless process that resulted in another year of savings for us. The people at Intrepid Direct have been a pleasure to work with. They work together as a team to deliver a high level of service and support to their customers. The claims management has been great. Their documentation is thorough, they follow-up frequently, and consistently approach claims in a proactive manner. They have been a good resource to help guide our actions with a goal of getting the claim closed in an effective manner. The Intrepid Direct business model is proving to be a cost-effective alternative to traditional risk management options while at the same time, providing first-class customer service."
Joel A.
Burger King franchisee
Mark
"The level of urgency is outstanding. I received timely quotes and the team was ready to respond to my needs quickly."
Mark
Burger King franchisee
"The level of urgency is outstanding. I received timely quotes and the team was ready to respond to my needs quickly."
Mark
Burger King franchisee
Brian B.
"Not only did we save money by switching to Intrepid Direct, we've found the whole process to be much easier when we've had a claim or just need a question answered. The billing, audit, and claims services are all handled in-house, making it just one ...
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Brian B.
Hardee's franchisee
"Not only did we save money by switching to Intrepid Direct, we've found the whole process to be much easier when we've had a claim or just need a question answered. The billing, audit, and claims services are all handled in-house, making it just one phone call away when any issues arise. Many companies make promises, but we've found Intrepid Direct delivers on everything they've promised. I would highly recommend them!"
Brian B.
Hardee's franchisee
Dean F.
"Utilizing Intrepid Direct significantly enhanced our insurance platform, our business financials, and streamlined the process to drive down loss exposure. The creative model they brought to the table excited our decision to move coverages to Intrepid Direct mid-policy term. Their model delivered pricing that was ...
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Dean F.
Hardee's franchisee
"Utilizing Intrepid Direct significantly enhanced our insurance platform, our business financials, and streamlined the process to drive down loss exposure. The creative model they brought to the table excited our decision to move coverages to Intrepid Direct mid-policy term. Their model delivered pricing that was exceedingly more competitive than traditional insurance markets without forcing our business to jeopardize coverages, deductibles or absorb insurance risk. Not having to manage various insurance companies through a brokerage firm and working with Intrepid Direct has proven successful and simplified the layout of our insurance program. In the duration of time our firm has worked with Intrepid Direct the foundation of a long-term partnership has been constructed. Both Intrepid Direct and our company are working together to achieve the same results. That cohesion of carrier/broker and client did not exist with our former insurance markets and brokerages firms. We feel as if Intrepid Direct sits on the same side of the table as their clients."
Dean F.
Hardee's franchisee
Pawel
"We recently started using Intrepid for our Papa John's Pizza franchise locations. So when looking for coverage for our new Huey Magoo's franchise, we naturally contacted them. Lisa and her team make getting insurance so easy! From quoting to binding her team is responsive and ...
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Pawel
Huey Magoo's franchisee
"We recently started using Intrepid for our Papa John's Pizza franchise locations. So when looking for coverage for our new Huey Magoo's franchise, we naturally contacted them. Lisa and her team make getting insurance so easy! From quoting to binding her team is responsive and so helpful. They even think of things that previous carriers have forgotten about! We love Intrepid and highly recommend them!"
Pawel
Huey Magoo's franchisee
Navid S.
"Although I had heard of Intrepid Direct, I love the fact that they proactively reached out to us about insuring our Jack in the Box locations. We had been with our insurance agent for a decade and had a deep relationship, so...
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Navid S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
"Although I had heard of Intrepid Direct, I love the fact that they proactively reached out to us about insuring our Jack in the Box locations. We had been with our insurance agent for a decade and had a deep relationship, so changing course was unlikely - but I was willing to hear what they had to offer. I’m so glad I took the call and opened up dialogue with them. They were responsive, extremely transparent about their pricing, it was easy to understand and they were easy to work with. They are one of the insurance industry’s best-kept secrets and a great partner and resource for franchise owners who are looking to save money and receive first-class service."
Navid S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
Amos D.
"Amazing experience all around! Lisa and Team have been a pleasure to work with since the beginning. They have been patient and have taken the time to explain everything in detail!"
Amos D.
Donatos franchisee
"Amazing experience all around! Lisa and Team have been a pleasure to work with since the beginning. They have been patient and have taken the time to explain everything in detail!"
Amos D.
Donatos franchisee
Frank C.
"The relationship manager knew the retail industry extremely well from business operations through processes and procedures. The quote was transparent and provided within 2 weeks of complete data file submitted. This allowed our company to review the policy and ensure our exposures were covered and make ...
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Frank C.
Jack in the Box franchisee
"The relationship manager knew the retail industry extremely well from business operations through processes and procedures. The quote was transparent and provided within 2 weeks of complete data file submitted. This allowed our company to review the policy and ensure our exposures were covered and make a decision well in advance of our renewal date."
Frank C.
Jack in the Box franchisee
Mike S.
"Intrepid always provides great personalized customer service! The rates are affordable and I trust that we are in good hands, if we ever needed to file a claim. They have even followed up after severe weather to ensure our property wasn’t damaged....
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Mike S.
Scooter's Coffee franchisee
"Intrepid always provides great personalized customer service! The rates are affordable and I trust that we are in good hands, if we ever needed to file a claim. They have even followed up after severe weather to ensure our property wasn’t damaged. I have never received this level of service from an insurance company!"
Mike S.
Scooter's Coffee franchisee
Ann S.
"The implementation was handled quickly and efficiently. We were in a time crunch and the account management team understood the urgency and were very responsive. The Intrepid claims team have been very responsive in meeting our insurance needs."
Ann S.
Carl's Jr. franchisee
"The implementation was handled quickly and efficiently. We were in a time crunch and the account management team understood the urgency and were very responsive. The Intrepid claims team have been very responsive in meeting our insurance needs."
Ann S.
Carl's Jr. franchisee
Chuck S.
"Intrepid has excellent rates, but also is very easy and efficient to work with. They are outstanding!"
Chuck S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
"Intrepid has excellent rates, but also is very easy and efficient to work with. They are outstanding!"
Chuck S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
Rabi V.
"Good people. Good Company. Easy to work with."
Rabi V.
Jack in the Box franchisee
"Good people. Good Company. Easy to work with."
Rabi V.
Jack in the Box franchisee
Annmarie F.
"Perfect employees. The employees that work for this company are always friendly, well organized, knowledgeable, and fast. Kudos to your team."
Annmarie F.
Jersey Mike's franchisee
"Perfect employees. The employees that work for this company are always friendly, well organized, knowledgeable, and fast. Kudos to your team."
Annmarie F.
Jersey Mike's franchisee
David M.
"You guys make this easy!!"
David M.
KFC franchisee
"You guys make this easy!!"
David M.
KFC franchisee
Ty S.
"They answer the phone with a real person to talk to and they are quick to respond and get the job done. Premila was excellent!"
Ty S.
Popeyes franchisee
"They answer the phone with a real person to talk to and they are quick to respond and get the job done. Premila was excellent!"
Ty S.
Popeyes franchisee
Nadeem K.
"They are very friendly and know what customers need for their business. Always quick to respond and always just a phone call away."
Nadeem K.
Arby's franchisee
"They are very friendly and know what customers need for their business. Always quick to respond and always just a phone call away."
Nadeem K.
Arby's franchisee
Chuck S.
"Intrepid employees are outstanding. Intrepid employees are honest, knowledgeable and always helpful."
Chuck S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
"Intrepid employees are outstanding. Intrepid employees are honest, knowledgeable and always helpful."
Chuck S.
Jack in the Box franchisee
John T.
"The team helping me with my insurance needs were great. This is my first commercial venture and build, so they worked with me on getting the policy necessary for my build and final opening."
John T.
Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee
"The team helping me with my insurance needs were great. This is my first commercial venture and build, so they worked with me on getting the policy necessary for my build and final opening."
John T.
Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee
We took our knowledge of the quick service and fast food restaurant industry, listened to franchisees, and reviewed franchisor insurance requirements to offer coverages that not only meet requirements but best protect your business.
This approach and expertise allows for faster quoting, easier applications, and smoother claims, putting owners back in control of their business and schedule.
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Hired & Non-Owned Auto

Insures the liability from employee-owned vehicles when used for business operations.

What's Typically Covered

Protects your business against claims of property damage and bodily injury caused by employees using their own autos while out for delivery.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Intrepid Direct's policy provides liability coverage for hired and non-owned vehicles, the employees operating them, and the damage they may cause should something happen when an employee is performing work duties.

General Liability

Protection for you and your business against normal and expected losses.

What's Typically Covered

Costs associated with property damage, bodily injury, and more if a customer, supplier, or other party makes a claim against your product or service. This also includes on-premises accidents involving customers.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

If you want to go above-and-beyond your franchisor requirements, we offer extensions and add-ons. If you prefer to “up” your limit, or if your brand requires Cyber coverage for example, we can do that.

Property

Coverage for your building, inventory, equipment & more.

What's Typically Covered

Protects the structure itself, the inventory inside, your equipment and even your business income when damaged or lost after fires, tornadoes, thefts and more.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

We offer franchisees the option to “blanket” their property coverage. And, while most insurance companies take whatever limit is on your current policy and copy it over to your future one, we evaluate your property limit each year by referencing your brand-specific FDD, your data, and the average property values of all brand locations across the country. This way, you don’t have to worry about being under- or over-insured.

Automobile

Insures the vehicles your business needs in order to operate.

What's Typically Covered

Comprehensive, collision, and liability coverage for company-owned vehicles.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Our expert team works with you to ensure all vehicles are properly covered.

Workers’ Compensation

Takes care of your most valuable assets in the event they are injured on the job.

What's Typically Covered

Lost wages and medical benefits for both you and your employees due to workplace injuries and illnesses.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

It’s not only our responsibility to insure your business, but to help you manage the costs of doing so. We offer telemedicine services through MedCall Advisors – a 24/7 hotline that can triage incidents, perform post-injury drug screenings, can prescribe medication, and will file the first notice of loss documentation on your behalf.

Employment Practices Liability (EPL)

Defends against suits related to personnel management, peer, or customer disputes.

What's Typically Covered

Wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, discrimination, and sexual harassment are all covered under our EPL policy.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Many policies on the marketplace are segmented, riddled with loopholes (like attorney fees) and low limits. This policy is packaged to cover your major risks — and costs — associated with employment practices.

Umbrella

Works with your liability coverages to provide extra protection for large severity claims, ensuring you have adequate protection when you need it most.

What's Typically Covered

Think of your umbrella policy as an extension of your general and auto liability policies. It covers the same basic things but provides an additional limit in the event your needs exceed what’s covered in your “general” policies.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

More often than not, customers find our umbrella rates to be lower than our competitors. Why? Because our team is underwriting your entire operation, not just one piece. Oftentimes, general liability, auto, and umbrella policies are sold separately through separate insurers. Because of this, umbrella rates are often padded to protect against unknown underwriting risk. So, with no 3rd parties in our equation, we don’t need to mark up your rate to cover the 3rd-party risk.

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