What expenses are the responsibility of the Southern Steer franchisee for mandatory conferences?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (7) Brand Conference Fee.
You, Your Designated Manager or Your Operating Principal must attend mandatory conferences, seminars and meetings at locations that We designate, and You must pay other expenses of each person attending, including any conference fees, travel expenses, meals, living expenses and personal expenses.
You will not be required to attend more than one annual mandatory conference in a 12-month period.
Source: Item 6 — ITEM. 6 OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees, their designated manager, or operating principal must attend mandatory conferences, seminars, and meetings at designated locations. The franchisee is responsible for covering all expenses associated with attending these events.
These expenses include any conference fees, travel expenses, meals, living expenses, and personal expenses incurred by each person attending. Southern Steer mandates attendance at no more than one annual conference within a 12-month period.
Currently, Southern Steer does not conduct a Brand Conference and does not charge a Brand Conference Fee. However, Southern Steer retains the right to implement such conferences and fees in the future. If implemented, the Brand Conference Fee would be the then-current registration fee for one person to attend the annual Brand Conference, payable prior to attending the conference.