Where does Southern Steer conduct the Butcher Class training?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
Source: Item 11 — ITEM. 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Butcher Class training is held in St. Petersburg, Florida, or at another location that Southern Steer designates. This training involves 0 hours of classroom instruction and 3 hours of on-the-job training.
This information is part of a larger table detailing the initial training program for franchisees. The initial training program also includes Week One and Week Two topics, which are held in Clearwater, Florida, or another designated location. Week One covers culture, the Southern Steer business story, product descriptions, POS functions, food handler certification, guest service, meat cutting, prep/recipes, and daily operation systems. Week Two reviews Week One topics and includes backend POS management, marketing and advertising, hiring and scheduling applications, managerial duties, and operational systems.
Prospective franchisees should note that Southern Steer retains the right to change the location of the Butcher Class and other training programs. It is important to confirm the current training location and schedule with Southern Steer prior to attending any training sessions. Franchisees are responsible for all costs associated with attending training, including travel and accommodation expenses.