Is the Brand Manual Table of Contents included as an exhibit in the Southern Steer FDD?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Issuance Date: January 31, 2025. I received a disclosure document dated January 31, 2025, that included the following Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Franchise Agreement and Attachments Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Personal Guaranty Attachment D Attachment E Attachment F Attachment G Attachment H Attachment I-1 Attachment I-2 Attachment J Franchisee Questionnaire Site, Protected Area, Required Opening Date Statement of Ownership Authorization to Honor Electronic Funds Transfer Conditional Assignment of Telephone Listing, Social Media and Directory Listing Agreement Landlord's Consent to Assignment Lease Form of Lease Addendum State Specific Addendum Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Owners) Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Management Staff) Exhibit B: Financial Statements Exhibit C: List of Current and Former Franchisees, Company-Owned Southern Steer Businesses and Franchise Agreements Signed But Not Opened Exhibit D: Multi-Unit Development Agreement Exhibit E: Sample Release Exhibit F: State Agency/Agents for Service of Process Exhibit G: State-Specific Addendum Exhibit H: Brand Manual Table of Contents Exhibit I: Deposit Agreement Exhibit J: State Effective Dates and Receipt
Source: Item 21 — EXHIBIT B: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 6)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, the Brand Manual Table of Contents is included as Exhibit H. Item 11 of the FDD also mentions that a copy of the table of contents to the Brand Manual, which consists of approximately 130 pages, is attached to the FDD as Exhibit H.
As a prospective franchisee, reviewing the Brand Manual Table of Contents can provide an overview of the operational systems, procedures, policies, methods, and requirements that Southern Steer expects franchisees to follow. The Brand Manual is confidential and remains the property of Southern Steer.
Southern Steer may modify the Brand Manual, but these modifications will not substantially alter a franchisee's rights under the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are responsible for keeping their copy of the Brand Manual current and abiding by any changes, additions, or deletions. Franchisees may also need to purchase updated equipment, products, and supplies to comply with changes to the Brand Manual.