Can a Southern Steer franchisee franchise or license a business that engages in activities similar to Southern Steer?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he Brand Manual. The Franchisee will be responsible for the operation of its Southern Steer Business, and will control, supervise and manage all the employees, agents and independent contractors who work for or with the Franchisee. The Franchisor will not have any right, obligation or responsibility to control, supervise or manage the Franchisee's employees, agents or independent contractors.
- (j) Operation of Other Businesses. The Franchisee will use the Franchised Location solely for the operation of a Southern Steer Business and will not directly or indirectly operate or engage in any other business or activity from the Franchised Location. The Franchisee will not participate in any dual branding program, or in any other program, promotion or business pursuant to which another trademark, service mark, trade name, or commercial symbol is used in connection with the Franchisee's Southern Steer Business or at the Franchised Location.
- (k) Music and Music Selection. The Franchisee will play only the music and music selections that have been approved by the Franchisor as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing. The Franchisee will install the equipment necessary to receive and play the approved music.
- (l) Security and Fire Monitoring Systems. The Franchisee will utilize a security and fire monitoring system sufficient to provide notification of life and safety hazards and unauthorized access to the Franchised Location.
- (m) Maintenance.
Source: Item 22 — ITEM. 22 CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–168)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted from operating other businesses from the franchised location. Specifically, the franchisee must use the Franchised Location solely for the operation of a Southern Steer Business and will not directly or indirectly operate or engage in any other business or activity from the Franchised Location.
Additionally, Southern Steer franchisees are prohibited from participating in any dual branding program, or in any other program, promotion or business pursuant to which another trademark, service mark, trade name, or commercial symbol is used in connection with the Franchisee's Southern Steer Business or at the Franchised Location.
During the Initial Term and any Interim Period, the franchisee agrees not to, directly or indirectly, engage in Competitive Activities anywhere other than as expressly authorized in writing by Southern Steer. This includes any business that is the same as or similar to the Southern Steer Business.