What is the maximum duration of the Initial Training Program for a Southern Steer franchise?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To educate, familiarize and acquaint the Franchisee (or the Operating Principal) and the Designated Manager with the System and the operations of a Southern Steer Business, the Franchisor will provide the then-current initial training program ("Initial Training Program").
The curriculum for the Initial Training Program will be determined by Franchisor and may include home-study materials.
- (a) Timing.
The Initial Training Program will take place prior to Franchisee's Required Opening Date and will be conducted for up to two weeks, as determined by Franchisor.
Franchisee or its Operating Principal and the Designated Manager must satisfactorily complete the Initial Training Program no later than 30 days prior to Franchisee's scheduled Required Opening Date.
- (b) Location.
The Initial Training Program will take place at Franchisor's headquarters or such other location designated by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — ITEM. 22 CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–168)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program will be conducted for up to two weeks. This training is designed to educate and familiarize the franchisee (or the Operating Principal) and the Designated Manager with the Southern Steer system and operations.
The Initial Training Program must be completed no later than 30 days prior to the franchisee's scheduled Required Opening Date. The curriculum is determined by Southern Steer and may include home-study materials. The training takes place at Southern Steer's headquarters or another location they designate.
In addition to the franchisee, Operating Principal, and Designated Manager, the franchisee can request to have additional people attend the Initial Training Program, subject to Southern Steer's approval and space availability. If additional people attend, Southern Steer may charge the franchisee an Additional Training Fee, and the franchisee will cover all travel, living expenses, and wages for these additional attendees. All new Operating Principals and Designated Managers appointed or hired after the Required Opening Date must attend the Initial Training Program within 45 days of their appointment or hiring.