Restaurant Success Center
Use these free resources to protect and grow your food business.
Tools & Tips
Health inspection checklist
Download our checklist to make sure your business is always ready for a health inspection.
Restaurant nightly closing checklist
Make sure your restaurant is clean and ready for business — and avoid preventable insurance claims.
Restaurant startup cost guide
We outline startup costs so you don't get surprised or stuck.
Opening
How to write a business plan — and why you need one
A solid business plan is going to do two helpful things for you: spell out your goals and build confidence in your investors or partners.
Types of restaurant insurance
Learn about the different types of restaurant insurance and how they might help your business avoid financial losses.
Your go-to list of necessary licenses & permits for restaurants
Starting a restaurant? Find out in this NEXT guide what restaurant licenses and permits you'll need before you open your own food business.
Growing
How to ace your next health inspection
Don't let a restaurant health inspection stress you out. Gain confidence by reading NEXT's helpful tips for passing your inspection.
Why digital tools are critical to running your restaurant
NEXT looks at the digital tools that are the key to running your restaurant, including restaurant management software, POS and accounting.
FREE safety posters for your business
Download these and hang in your kitchen or work area to keep your employees and customers safe.
Improving
5 common restaurant claims and how to avoid them
Learn about the most common restaurant insurance claims and what you can do to avoid them.
How to handle bad restaurant reviews like a pro
An online review can make or break your business; we show you how to be prepared for whatever is posted.
Why landlords require you to have commercial lease insurance
Landlords often require tenants to have commercial renters insurance when they sign a lease — but why?
Tailored to your business
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Frequently asked questions about restaurant insurance
Here are some of the most common questions we get about restaurant business insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.
How does business insurance protect restaurants?
Our restaurant insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:
Damage to someone’s property
A server spills soup on a client’s designer purse and cell phone. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay for replacements.Accidents that hurt someone
A customer slips and falls in your restaurant’s parking lot. Your restaurant general liability coverage would also come into play here by defending you from legal fees and helping to pay for damages if you are found liable.Liquor liability insurance
An intoxicated customer accidentally knocks another patron to the ground on the way to the bathroom. The guest breaks her wrist in the fall and sues your business for the medical expenses. Liquor liability insurance can help with legal defense costs or any medical bills for which you may be held responsible.Professional mistakes
Your staff incorrectly answers a customer’s question about ingredients and they wind up in the hospital with an allergic reaction. Our general liability policy includes professional liability insurance, which helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.Workplace injuries
One of your cooks gets burned by hot oil in the kitchen and needs medical attention. Workers’ compensation coverage with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages while they recover. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles
Your employee accidentally reverses the restaurant’s van into a parked car. Commercial auto coverage will help pay for the repairs. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.Damage to your own property
A grease fire breaks out and damages most of your facility’s kitchen. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.If I work from home, will my homeowner's insurance cover me?
Running a business from your home can save you many costs associated with a separate location. But since your business adds unique risks regardless of location, your homeowners/renters policy won’t be enough. NEXT helps you cover what your homeowner insurance doesn’t.
What do I need to get an insurance quote online?
It takes about 10 minutes to get a consultant business insurance quote online with NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work.
You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.
How do you file an insurance claim with NEXT?
If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We will contact you shortly after you submit to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.