How often is a Southern Steer franchisee required to attend a mandatory conference?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (7) Brand Conference Fee.
You, Your Designated Manager or Your Operating Principal must attend mandatory conferences, seminars and meetings at locations that We designate, and You must pay other expenses of each person attending, including any conference fees, travel expenses, meals, living expenses and personal expenses.
You will not be required to attend more than one annual mandatory conference in a 12-month period.
Source: Item 6 — ITEM. 6 OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees, their designated manager, or operating principal must attend mandatory conferences, seminars, and meetings at designated locations. Franchisees are not required to attend more than one annual mandatory conference within a 12-month period. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses, including conference fees, travel, meals, living expenses, and personal expenses.
Currently, Southern Steer does not conduct a Brand Conference and does not charge a Brand Conference Fee. However, Southern Steer reserves the right to do so in the future.
Prospective franchisees should consider the potential costs associated with attending these mandatory conferences, including registration fees and travel expenses, when evaluating the overall investment and operational costs of a Southern Steer franchise. It is important to note that these conferences are mandatory, and failure to attend could result in penalties or other consequences as outlined in the Franchise Agreement.