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What does the Signage Fee for a Southern Steer franchise cover?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | Beginning on the third | Wednesday each | The Royalty is based on Gross |
| month from Your | week for the | Revenues from the previous week | |
| Required Opening Date, 6% of annual Gross Revenues from $1.00 to $1,000,000; 5% from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000; and 4% from $2,000,001 and greater.(2). | preceding week. | for each individual Southern Steer Business You operate. Payments are made via electronic fund transfer ("EFT") or automatic withdrawal. We reserve the right to designate another day of the week for payment. The Gross Revenue calculation is re set each calendar year and is based on each individual Southern Steer Business You operate. | |
| Brand Fund | 1% of weekly Gross | At the time Royalty | Deposited in the brand and |
| Contribution(3) | Revenues. | is paid. | marketing fund ("Brand Fund") controlled by Us. We may increase, reduce, or suspend the Brand Fund Contribution upon prior notice. |
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
| Local Advertising Cooperative Contribution(4) | Up to 1% of monthly Gross Revenues. | Monthly. | Payable if a Local Advertising Cooperative is established and We require You to participate (See Item 11). We do not currently have any Local Advertising Cooperatives established. |
| Supplies and Inventory(5) | Actual Cost. | Upon receipt of supplies or inventory. | You must reimburse Us for all purchases of goods and services We make on Your behalf. |
| Technology Fee | The then current fee. Currently, $507 per month. | Monthly. | The Technology Fee includes the monthly fee paid to our designated suppliers for IFX, email addresses and Google Business page. The Technology Fee may change upon prior notice to You if the vendor changes the fees or We change vendors. |
| POS System Fee | The then current fee. Currently, $800 per month. | Monthly. | The POS System Fee includes the fee paid to our designated supplier for integration and cloud-based support. This fee may change upon prior notice to You if the vendor changes the fees, We change functionality, or We change vendors. |
| Direct Ad TV | The then current fee. Currently, $180 per year. | Annually. | The annual fee covers two direct TV ads. You will pay $15 annually for each additional Direct Ad TV that you elect to use in your Southern Steer Business. |
| Recipe/Safety Fee | The then current fee. Currently, $105 per quarter. | Quarterly. | The Recipe/Safety Fee may change upon prior notice to You if the vendor changes the fees, We change functionality, or We change vend |
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, the Signage Fee covers the cost of digital display signage. This fee is currently $350 per year, paid annually.
The FDD specifies that this fee may change if the vendor's fees change, if Southern Steer changes the functionality of the signage, or if Southern Steer changes vendors. Southern Steer will provide prior notice before changing the Signage Fee.
Prospective franchisees should factor this annual cost into their operating budget and be aware that it is subject to change. It is also important to understand the specific requirements and functionality of the digital display signage to assess its value to the business.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.