At the site of my Southern Steer Business, am I allowed to conduct any business other than my Southern Steer Business?

According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you are generally restricted from conducting any business other than your Southern Steer Business at the designated site. The FDD states, "You may not conduct any other business at the Site other than Your Southern Steer Business." This means you cannot operate any other ventures, even related ones, from your Southern Steer location without explicit permission. This restriction is in place to ensure that your focus remains solely on the Southern Steer brand and its offerings, maintaining consistency and quality.

However, Southern Steer may grant you the right to offer products from your Southern Steer Business using a food trailer located at a Non-Traditional Location if you are not in default of the Franchise Agreement and receive their prior written approval. Any sales made via a food trailer will be included in Gross Revenue.

This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain brand uniformity and avoid franchisee distraction. While this restriction might seem limiting, it's designed to protect the Southern Steer brand and ensure that franchisees dedicate their full attention to growing their Southern Steer business. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this restriction and discuss any potential conflicts or desired side ventures with Southern Steer before signing the Franchise Agreement.