Where does the Southern Steer Butcher Class take place?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of | Hours of | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Training | On-the-Job Training | ||
| Week One Culture and Southern Steer Business Story Product Descriptions and Knowledge POS Functions Manager Food Handler Certification (as needed) Guest Service Meat Cutting Prep/Recipes Daily Operation Systems | 3-5 | 40-42 | Clearwater, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Week Two Review of Week One Topics Backend POS Management (ECRS training) Marketing and Advertising Hiring and Scheduling Application Managerial Duties and Operational Systems | 3-5 | 40-42 | Clearwater, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the-Job Training | Location |
| | |||
| Meat Cutting Continued | |||
| Butcher Class | 0 | 3 | St. Petersburg, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Totals | 6- 10 | 83-87 |
Source: Item 11 — ITEM. 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, the Butcher Class takes place in St. Petersburg, Florida, or at another location that Southern Steer designates. This class involves 0 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-job training.
This means that franchisees or their managers will need to travel to St. Petersburg, Florida, or another designated location to complete this portion of their training. The cost of travel and accommodation is not specified in this section, but it is the responsibility of the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Southern Steer the typical frequency and scheduling of the Butcher Class, as well as any associated costs for travel, lodging, and other expenses. It would also be prudent to ask if the location of the Butcher Class has changed recently or is expected to change in the near future.