Where is the Franchised Location for a Southern Steer business described in the Franchise Agreement?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
customers anywhere and Franchisor has the right to issue mandatory policies to coordinate such multi-area marketing programs and delivery service programs; and
- (g) To operate Southern Steer Businesses from Non-Traditional Locations anywhere.
- 1.3. Undetermined Franchised Location. The Franchised Location is described in the Attachment A. If the Franchised Location has not yet been determined as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, then when the address of the Franchised Location is determined, the street address, city and state for the Franchised Location will be inserted in Attachment A to this Agreement and signed by both the Franchisor and the Franchisee. Franchisor reserves the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if Franchisee fails to provide Site Information for the Franchised Location and fails to lease a site for the Franchised Location, approved by Franchisor, within 90 days after the Effective Date of this Agreement.
- 1.4. Protected Area. Except as provided to the contrary in this Section, the Franchisee will receive the nonexclusive "Protected Area" defined in the Attachment A attached to this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — ITEM. 22 CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–168)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific location of the franchised business is detailed in Attachment A of the Franchise Agreement. If the location is not yet determined when the agreement is signed, the street address, city, and state will be added to Attachment A later, with signatures from both Southern Steer and the franchisee.
Southern Steer retains the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee does not provide site information and secure a lease for an approved location within 90 days of the agreement's effective date. This clause emphasizes the importance of timely site selection and securing a lease that meets Southern Steer's approval.
Attachment A also defines the franchisee's nonexclusive "Protected Area." As long as the franchisee adheres to the agreement and isn't in default, Southern Steer will not operate or franchise another Southern Steer business within that area, with the exception of Non-Traditional Locations. This protected area offers a degree of market exclusivity, though it's not absolute, as Southern Steer can still operate non-traditional locations within the franchisee's territory.