3 THINGS YOU NEED WHEN LOOKING FOR FOOD VENDOR INSURANCE

If you’ve spent any time looking for food vendor insurance, you know that finding the right program to protect your business is harder than it sounds. With so many different providers and policies, it is’s genuinely challenging to know 1) what

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN VENDOR LIABILITY INSURANCE

There’s more to your business than well-prepared food orders and great customer service. One of the many things you think about is your business name, plan, and how you want to run this new endeavor. While your focus may be on attracting customers an

FOOD VENDOR INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESS

Food vendor insurance is the responsible and smart thing to have before things go wrong. In the unfortunate circumstance that an incident occurs and you’re held responsible, you’ll need to know how to file a claim to get a payout from your insurance

MOVIES FOR FOOD VENDORS TO WATCH DURING THE HOLIDAY BREAK

It’s that time of year again when food, presents, and parties have taken over. You are the food expert, so odds are good that you are busy cooking during this time of year, not just for your food business but also for family parties. Even still, you

HOW FOOD VENDORS & HOT DOG CARTS CAN BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER

Sweltering summer days can be a challenge for food vendors and hot dog cart owners. According to OSHA, thousands of workers in the United States got sick from exposure to heat on the job, and more than 60 workers died in 2011 alone. As a food vendor or hot dog cart owner, it is crucial […]

RESOURCE FOR FOOD VENDORS AND CATERERS

At FLIP we do more than simply provide quality liability coverage for vendors, we also watch for resources that are most likely to benefit them as well. Some of our favorite resources for vendors, caterers, and at-home bakers come from Ben at vendorsunited.org. HOW BEN HELPS Through his websites, hotdogcartstore.com and learnhotdogs.com, Ben has provided […]

6 STEPS TO GET READY FOR FOOD VENDING SEASON

With warmer weather unfurling across most of the United States (sorry, Colorado!), it’s time for food vendors to start preparing to sell their wares. Whether you plan on selling at farmer’s markets, through a mobile truck or trailer, at a food festival

THE FOOD SAFETY CHALLENGES MOBILE VENDORS FACE

Food carts and food trailers are wonderful opportunities for chefs to become entrepreneurs. They also bring more variety to communities where large food corporations previously dominated the market. One big challenge though that many food carts and trucks face is food safety. According to the LA Times, “About 27% of food trucks earned lower than […]

FOOD VENDORS CAN HELP COMBAT FOOD DESERTS

Food deserts exist in both urban and rural areas of the United States. They are defined as areas with limited access to fresh and healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables. In 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report to

7 REASONS FOOD ENTREPRENEURS MAY NEED VENDOR INSURANCE

Are you a food truck or food trailer owner? Do you deliver food, such as pizza or other goodies? Do you use your vehicle for your business? You need FLIP’s new commercial auto insurance! FLIP now offers commercial auto insurance to food busin …