Has Southern Steer ever offered franchises in any other line of business besides Southern Steer Business?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Southern Steer Franchising International, LLC is the Franchisor and is referred to in this Disclosure Document as "Southern Steer", "We", "Us" or "Franchisor" The specialty butcher and grocery franchise offered and sold by Us is referred to in this Disclosure Document as the "Southern Steer Business or "Franchise." "You, "Your" and "Franchisee" means the person or entity who buys the franchise from Us. If the franchise is purchased by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity, then "You", "Your" and "Franchisee" also means the shareholders, members, partners, and other owners of that entity.
Franchisor, Parent and Affiliates
Southern Steer is a Florida limited liability company formed June 30, 2020, and does business under its entity name and no other name. Our principal business address is 35246 US Hwy 19N #219, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. We began offering franchises for a Southern Steer Business on October 27, 2020. We have never offered franchises in any other line of business. We have never operated a business similar to the Southern Steer Business described in this Disclosure Document, but We may do so in the future.
Our agent for service of process in Florida is Jodie Congdon. The agents for service of process for other states are listed in the State Agency/Agents for Service of Process exhibit attached to this Disclosure Document (Exhibit F).
Predecessors and Affiliates of Southern Steer
We have no parent or predecessor.
We have one affiliate. Southern Steer Butcher, LLC is a Florida limited liability company formed on September 24, 2012. Southern Steer Butcher, LLC's principal business address is 35246 U.S. Hwy 189 North #219, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684. Southern Steer Butcher, LLC operates one Southern Steer Business in Florida similar to the Southern Steer Business described in this Disclosure Document since 2013.
Our affiliate does not offer franchises in this or any other line of business.
Source: Item 1 — ITEM. 1 THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, Southern Steer Franchising International, LLC began offering franchises for Southern Steer Businesses on October 27, 2020. The FDD explicitly states that Southern Steer has never offered franchises in any other line of business. This indicates that their franchising efforts are solely focused on the Southern Steer Business model.
Furthermore, the document mentions that Southern Steer Butcher, LLC, an affiliate of Southern Steer, operates one Southern Steer Business in Florida similar to the franchised business since 2013, but this affiliate does not offer franchises in this or any other line of business. This reinforces the fact that the franchise opportunity is specifically for the Southern Steer Business, a full-service butcher shop and grocery featuring marinated meats, specialty cuts, homemade prepared foods, specialty marinades, fine cheeses, wine and beer and food preparation classes/takeout food assembly packages.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the franchise system is focused exclusively on the butcher shop and grocery concept. There is no diversification into other business lines within the franchise system. This specialization could be seen as a benefit, as the franchisor's expertise and resources are concentrated on a single business model. However, it also means that franchisees do not have the option to diversify their business within the franchise system into other potential revenue streams.