Where in the Southern Steer manual is payment of fees and taxes discussed?
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 |
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 Southern Steer Butcher Standards section of the manual covers the payment of fees and taxes. Specifically, section 4.2.6 is titled "Payment of Fees & Taxes" and section 4.2.7 is titled "Taxes". These sections fall under Chapter 2, which generally discusses the franchise relationship and franchisee obligations.
This indicates that the Southern Steer operations manual provides specific guidance and requirements regarding how franchisees should handle the payment of various fees and taxes associated with operating the franchise. This likely includes information on which fees and taxes franchisees are responsible for, when they are due, and how they should be paid.
Prospective Southern Steer franchisees should carefully review these sections of the operations manual to fully understand their financial obligations and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. Understanding these obligations is crucial for managing the financial aspects of the franchise and avoiding potential penalties or issues with the franchisor or tax authorities.