How long is the Initial Training Program provided by Southern Steer?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
all other Business Records created and maintained by You are Our sole property. The following are the current specifications for Your POS System, Computers and Software: ECRS Catapult Point of Sale software system, iPad and a laptop/desktop computer.
Training
After You sign the Franchise Agreement, We will provide You or Your Operating Principal and Your Designated Manager with Our up to two-week training program ("Initial Training Program"). All courses will be taught as often as We deem necessary and will be held at Our headquarters in Florida or at another location designated by Us (see the training chart below). The Initial Training Program will include instruction on the topics selected by Us. The instructional materials for the Initial Training Program will include the Brand Manual, training videos, other written, electronic, or on-line materials, resources and tests. Some of the Initial Training Program will be completed prior to attending in person. You may have more than two participants attend the Initial Training Program if You receive Our prior approval. We may charge You Our then current fees for each additional participant attending the Initial Training Program. You will also pay all travel, living expenses and wages, if applicable, that You and Your attendees incur to attend the Initial Training Program.
The following chart summarizes Our current Initial Training Program. However, the Training Program may be modified at Our discretion. The exact number and distribution of hours of classroom training may vary.
Source: Item 11 — ITEM. 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program lasts for up to two weeks. This program is provided to the franchisee or their Operating Principal and Designated Manager. The training takes place at Southern Steer's corporate headquarters in Florida or another designated location.
The Initial Training Program covers topics selected by Southern Steer and includes the Brand Manual, training videos, and other written, electronic, or online materials, resources, and tests. Some portions of the training may need to be completed before attending in person. Franchisees can request to have more than two participants attend the training, but this requires prior approval from Southern Steer, and additional fees may apply.
Franchisees are responsible for all travel, living expenses, and wages incurred while attending the Initial Training Program. The FDD also states that the training program may be modified at Southern Steer's discretion, and the exact number and distribution of hours of classroom training may vary. The franchisee or their Operating Principal and Designated Manager must satisfactorily complete the Initial Training Program no later than 30 days before the scheduled opening of their Southern Steer Business.