What page in the Southern Steer Brand Manual discusses the franchisee/franchisor relationship?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| 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 |
| 4.2.1.2. Signage | 15 |
| 4.2.1.3. Remodeling & Updating | 15 |
| 4.2.2. Compliance with the Law | 15 |
| 4.2.3. PCIDSS Compliance | 16 |
| 4.2.4. ServSafe Certification | 16 |
| 4.2.5. Products & Services | 16 |
| 4.2.6. Payment of Fees & Taxes | 16 |
| 4.2.7. Taxes | 18 |
| 4.3. Minimum Sales Requirements | 18 |
| 4.4. Confidentiality | 18 |
| 4.5. Site Development | 19 |
| 4.5.1. |
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, Chapter 2 of the Brand Manual addresses the franchise relationship. Specifically, the section titled "The Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship" begins on page 9 of the manual. This section likely outlines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of both Southern Steer as the franchisor and the individual franchisee.
Within this section, Southern Steer emphasizes the franchisee's role as an independent contractor and the CEO of their own business. This is a common structure in franchising, where franchisees operate their businesses independently while adhering to the franchisor's established standards and systems. The manual also addresses potential issues like joint employment and vicarious liability, as well as guidelines regarding pricing and price fixing, with a specific note about accidental price fixing.
The Brand Manual further details the responsibilities of both Southern Steer and the franchisee. Southern Steer's responsibilities are divided into pre-opening and continuing obligations, while the franchisee's obligations include participation in the business, compliance with Southern Steer standards and the law, and adherence to requirements such as PCIDSS compliance and ServSafe certification. The manual also covers aspects like payment of fees and taxes, minimum sales requirements, confidentiality, and site development.
Prospective Southern Steer franchisees should carefully review this chapter to understand the full scope of their relationship with the franchisor, including their rights, obligations, and the support they can expect to receive. Understanding these aspects is crucial for a successful and mutually beneficial franchise partnership.