What are the total hours of on-the-job training provided in the Southern Steer Initial Training Program?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 specific number of on-the-job training hours included in the Initial Training Program is not detailed. The FDD mentions that the Initial Training Program is up to two weeks in duration and includes classroom training, but it does not break down the hours into specific categories such as on-the-job training versus classroom instruction.
The Initial Training Program is provided to the franchisee or the Operating Principal and the Designated Manager at no additional cost. This training must be completed no later than 30 days before the Southern Steer business opens. The training covers topics selected by Southern Steer, using the Brand Manual, training videos, and other materials. The exact number and distribution of hours of classroom training may vary.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Southern Steer about the typical daily schedule during the two-week training period and request a detailed breakdown of the curriculum. This will help them understand how much time is dedicated to on-the-job training versus classroom learning. Understanding the structure of the training will allow the franchisee to assess the time commitment and plan accordingly.