What are the total hours of classroom training provided in the Southern Steer Initial Training Program?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
all other Business Records created and maintained by You are Our sole property. The following are the current specifications for Your POS System, Computers and Software: ECRS Catapult Point of Sale software system, iPad and a laptop/desktop computer.
Training
After You sign the Franchise Agreement, We will provide You or Your Operating Principal and Your Designated Manager with Our up to two-week training program ("Initial Training Program"). All courses will be taught as often as We deem necessary and will be held at Our headquarters in Florida or at another location designated by Us (see the training chart below). The Initial Training Program will include instruction on the topics selected by Us. The instructional materials for the Initial Training Program will include the Brand Manual, training videos, other written, electronic, or on-line materials, resources and tests. Some of the Initial Training Program will be completed prior to attending in person. You may have more than two participants attend the Initial Training Program if You receive Our prior approval. We may charge You Our then current fees for each additional participant attending the Initial Training Program. You will also pay all travel, living expenses and wages, if applicable, that You and Your attendees incur to attend the Initial Training Program.
The following chart summarizes Our current Initial Training Program. However, the Training Program may be modified at Our discretion. The exact number and distribution of hours of classroom training may vary.
Source: Item 11 — ITEM. 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, the company provides an Initial Training Program that lasts up to two weeks. This training is for the franchisee or their Operating Principal and Designated Manager. While the training program is described, the FDD states that the exact number and distribution of hours of classroom training may vary. Some of the Initial Training Program will be completed prior to attending in person.
Southern Steer may allow more than two participants to attend the Initial Training Program if they grant prior approval, but they may charge a fee for each additional participant. The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living expenses, and wages for themselves and their attendees during the training program.
The Initial Training Program is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee. The franchisee, Operating Principal, or Designated Manager must complete this training no later than 30 days before the scheduled opening of their Southern Steer Business. Additionally, Southern Steer provides up to three trainers for on-site opening assistance for up to 10 days, though the franchisee will pay an On-Site Assistance Fee for this service.