Does Southern Steer offer any warranties regarding the income or profit derived from a franchisee's Southern Steer business?

According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, Southern Steer does not make any representations or warranties regarding the income or profit a franchisee may derive from their Southern Steer business. The document explicitly states that Southern Steer does not guarantee the success or profitability of a franchisee's Southern Steer business. This means that prospective franchisees should not rely on any assurances from Southern Steer regarding potential earnings.

This disclaimer is a common practice in franchising. It underscores that the franchisee's success depends on various factors, including their management skills, local market conditions, and ability to execute the Southern Steer business model effectively. Franchisees bear the risk of their business performance and are responsible for conducting their own due diligence to assess the potential profitability of a Southern Steer franchise in their specific location.

Prospective Southern Steer franchisees should carefully review Item 19 of the FDD, which may contain historical financial performance representations (if any) for existing Southern Steer locations. However, even with this information, it is crucial to conduct independent market research, develop a comprehensive business plan, and seek professional financial advice to determine the viability of the franchise opportunity. The disclaimer in Item 22 reinforces the importance of relying on one's own investigation and expertise rather than expecting any guarantees from Southern Steer regarding financial outcomes.