Where in the Southern Steer manual are site and lease requirements outlined?
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 |
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 site and lease requirements are outlined in the Southern Steer Butcher Standards section of the manual. Specifically, this information can be found under section 4.2.1.1, which falls under 'Your Obligations' in Chapter 2, 'The Franchise Relationship'.
This section of the manual likely details the specific criteria Southern Steer expects franchisees to meet when selecting a location for their franchise. This could include factors such as minimum square footage, demographic requirements for the surrounding area, visibility, accessibility, parking availability, and co-tenancy requirements (the types of businesses that should or should not be located nearby).
Prospective franchisees should carefully review this section of the manual to fully understand Southern Steer's expectations for site selection and lease negotiation. Failure to meet these requirements could result in delays in opening or even disapproval of a proposed location. It is important to discuss any questions or concerns about these requirements with the franchisor before committing to a specific site or signing a lease.