What is the estimated cost range for furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for a Southern Steer franchise?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ther rights for non-compliance provided for under the Franchise Agreement. You and We will agree that these amounts are reasonable, constitute liquidated damages and are not a penalty.
ITEM. 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
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Source: Item 7 — ITEM. 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for furnishings, fixtures, and equipment ranges from $120,000 to $185,000. This includes expenses for refrigeration, display cases, sinks, cabinetry, prep equipment, cooking equipment (such as a smoker, oven, hood, panini press, and grill), slicers, outdoor tables and chairs (if permitted), lighting fixtures, kitchen equipment, freezers, small wares, and miscellaneous items. These costs do not include freight, tax, or installation expenses. The actual amount will vary depending on the location and size of the Southern Steer Business.
The estimate also includes the cost of the Point-of-Sale (POS) computer system, encompassing computer hardware and software, wireless network equipment, POS scales, back-of-house computer hardware, guest check printers, credit card terminals, printers, and modems. The range provided accounts for the purchase of some refurbished equipment, so franchisees should anticipate higher costs if they opt to purchase all new equipment.
Prospective Southern Steer franchisees should consider that these costs are estimates and can fluctuate based on several factors. Financing options such as bank loans, leasing, or outright purchases are available for fixtures, décor, and equipment. It is important to obtain detailed quotes from suppliers and factor in potential variations due to location, size, and choice of new versus refurbished equipment to accurately budget for these essential components of the business.