Where in the Southern Steer manual is the franchisee/franchisor relationship discussed?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| 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. |
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 the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, Chapter 2 of the manual is dedicated to the franchise relationship. Specifically, section 2 of Chapter 2, titled "The Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship" on page 9, directly addresses this topic.
This section further breaks down the relationship by defining the franchisee as an independent contractor who independently owns and operates their Southern Steer business. It emphasizes that the franchisee is the CEO of their business. The manual also covers topics such as joint employment, vicarious liability, and pricing policies.
Additionally, Chapter 2 outlines the responsibilities of both Southern Steer and the franchisee. Southern Steer's responsibilities include pre-opening and continuing obligations, while the franchisee's obligations encompass participation in the business, compliance with standards and laws, and adherence to requirements like site and lease specifications, signage, remodeling, and updates. The franchisee must also comply with PCIDSS, maintain ServSafe certification, and manage products, services, fees, and taxes.
This detailed breakdown in the Southern Steer manual provides a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for both the franchisor and the franchisee, which is crucial for a successful and compliant franchise operation.