On what must the enforceability of the lease for a Southern Steer franchise be conditioned?

According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, the enforceability of the lease for a Southern Steer franchise location must be conditional upon two factors. First, the franchisor must approve the franchisee as a Southern Steer franchisee. Second, the enforceability of the Franchise Agreement itself must be assured.

This condition protects both the franchisee and the franchisor. It ensures that the franchisee is officially recognized and approved by Southern Steer before being locked into a lease agreement. It also ensures that the Franchise Agreement, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties, is legally sound before the lease becomes binding.

This is a fairly standard practice in franchising. It prevents a situation where a prospective franchisee signs a lease, but then fails to meet the franchisor's requirements for approval. It also protects the franchisor from having a franchisee operate in a location without a valid franchise agreement.