Where in the Southern Steer manual are the computer, software, and technology requirements outlined for Southern Steer franchises?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Chapter 1: General Information | 51. The Purpose of the Manual 2 |
|---|---|
| 2. How to Use This Manual | 3 |
| 3. The Southern Steer Butcher Story | 5 |
| 4. Guiding Principles | 6 |
| Chapter 2: The Franchise Relationship | 7 |
| 1. The Franchise Defined | 8 |
| 2. The Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship | 9 |
| 2.1. Independent Contractor | 9 |
| 2.2. Independently Owned and Operated | 9 |
| 2.3. You Are the CEO of This Business | 9 |
| 2.4. Joint Employment & Vicarious Liability | 10 |
| 2.5. Prices & Price Fixing | 10 |
| 2.5.1. Accidental Price Fixing | 11 |
| 3. Our Responsibilities | 12 |
| 3.1. Pre-opening Obligations | 12 |
| 3.2. Continuing Obligations | 12 |
| 4. Your Obligations | 14 |
| 4.1. Participation in the Business | 14 |
| 4.2. Compliance | 14 |
| 4.2.1. Southern Steer Butcher Standards | 14 |
| 4.2.1.1. Site and Lease Requirements | 15 |
| 4.2.1.2. Signage | 15 |
| 4.2.1.3. Remodeling & Updating | 15 |
| 4.2.2. Compliance with the Law | 15 |
| 4.2.3. PCIDSS Compliance | 16 |
| 4.2.4. ServSafe Certification | 16 |
| 4.2.5. Products & Services | 16 |
| 4.2.6. Payment of Fees & Taxes | 16 |
| 4.2.7. Taxes | 18 |
| 4.3. Minimum Sales Requirements | 18 |
| 4.4. Confidentiality | 18 |
| 4.5. Site Development | 19 |
| 4.5.1. Premises | 19 |
| 4.5.2. Opening | 19 |
| 4.5.3. Computers, Software & Technology | 20 |
| 4.5.3.1. Telephone | 20 |
| 4.5.3.2. Point of Sale | 20 |
| 4.5.3.3. Internet Provider & Email Address | 21 |
| 4.5.3.4. Website & Mobile Application | 21 |
| 4.5.3.5. Online Ordering System | 21 |
| 4.5.3.6. Social Media | 21 |
Source: Item 5 — and 7 of the FDD, Section 3.1 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 4.1 of the Multi-Unit Development Agreement are hereby amended to state that payment of the initial franchise fee and development fee will be deferred until We have satisfied Our pre-opening obligations, and You have commenced business operations. (FDD pages 168–290)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the requirements for computers, software, and technology are detailed in Chapter 2 of the operations manual, specifically under section 4.5.3, which begins on page 20. This section is titled "Computers, Software & Technology."
This section is further broken down into subsections that cover specific technology-related requirements. These subsections include telephone systems (4.5.3.1), point of sale (POS) systems (4.5.3.2), internet providers and email addresses (4.5.3.3), the Southern Steer website and mobile application (4.5.3.4), the online ordering system (4.5.3.5), and social media (4.5.3.6).
Prospective franchisees should carefully review this section of the Southern Steer operations manual to understand the technology infrastructure they will need to implement and maintain. This includes understanding the approved or required vendors for these services, the specifications for hardware and software, and the policies regarding online presence and social media engagement.