When are Additional Training Fees due for a Southern Steer franchise?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Training Fees(6) | Our then current fee. Currently, $400 per day, per person plus travel and living expenses. | Within 10 days after invoice. | Payable if We conduct additional training at Your Site, if We provide additional training at Our headquarters, You need additional opening assistance, You request that consulting assistance be provided at Your Southern Steer Business or We determine that You require additional training. |
Source: Item 6 — ITEM. 6 OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, additional training fees are due within 10 days after the invoice date. The then-current fee is $400 per day, per person, in addition to travel and living expenses.
These fees are payable if Southern Steer conducts additional training at the franchisee's site, provides additional training at their headquarters, the franchisee needs additional opening assistance, the franchisee requests consulting assistance at their Southern Steer Business, or Southern Steer determines that the franchisee requires additional training. This means a franchisee could incur these fees for various reasons beyond the initial training included in the franchise fee.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the circumstances under which additional training may be required and to budget accordingly. The costs can accumulate quickly, especially if multiple days of training are needed or if travel and living expenses are significant. Franchisees should discuss with Southern Steer what triggers additional training and how they can avoid or minimize these costs through proactive management and adherence to the brand's operational standards.
Understanding these potential costs is crucial for assessing the overall financial viability of the Southern Steer franchise. Franchisees should also inquire about the typical duration and frequency of additional training required for existing franchisees to better estimate potential expenses.