Where in the Southern Steer manual are premises requirements discussed for Southern Steer franchises?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 4.2.1.1. Site and Lease Requirements | 15 | 4.5.1. Premises | 19
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, the Southern Steer manual contains information regarding premises requirements in Chapter 2, Section 4.5.1, titled "Premises" on page 19. Additionally, Section 4.2.1.1, "Site and Lease Requirements" on page 15 also addresses premises requirements.
Chapter 3, which covers operational standards, also includes details relevant to the premises. Section 2.11, "Cleanliness & Organization Standards," outlines specific requirements for various areas of the premises, such as the meat case, retail area, refrigerators/freezers, walls, ceilings, doors, restrooms, and lighting. Section 2.13, "Facilities Maintenance Standards," provides guidance on maintaining both the interior and exterior of the Southern Steer location.
Specifically, the exterior maintenance standards in Section 2.13.2 cover landscaping, parking lot upkeep, lighting, and signage. These sections of the Southern Steer manual provide franchisees with detailed guidelines for establishing and maintaining their business premises in accordance with Southern Steer standards.