What is the total range of on-the-job training hours provided by Southern Steer?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of | Hours of | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Training | On-the-Job Training | ||
| Week One Culture and Southern Steer Business Story Product Descriptions and Knowledge POS Functions Manager Food Handler Certification (as needed) Guest Service Meat Cutting Prep/Recipes Daily Operation Systems | 3-5 | 40-42 | Clearwater, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Week Two Review of Week One Topics Backend POS Management (ECRS training) Marketing and Advertising Hiring and Scheduling Application Managerial Duties and Operational Systems | 3-5 | 40-42 | Clearwater, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the-Job Training | Location |
| | |||
| Meat Cutting Continued | |||
| Butcher Class | 0 | 3 | St. Petersburg, Florida or such other location We designate |
| Totals | 6- 10 | 83-87 |
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 total range of on-the-job training hours is between 83 and 87 hours. This training is broken down into two weeks, with 40-42 hours each week, plus an additional 3 hours for butcher class. The on-the-job training takes place in Clearwater, Florida, or another designated location, and St. Petersburg, Florida, or another designated location for the butcher class.
This on-the-job training covers a variety of topics, including product descriptions and knowledge, POS functions, guest service, meat cutting, prep/recipes, daily operation systems, backend POS management, marketing and advertising, hiring and scheduling application, managerial duties, and operational systems. The butcher class provides additional training in meat cutting.
Prospective franchisees should consider the location of the training and factor in travel and accommodation costs if they are not local to Clearwater or St. Petersburg, Florida. The comprehensive nature of the on-the-job training suggests that Southern Steer places a strong emphasis on practical skills and operational knowledge, which could be beneficial for franchisees with limited experience in the meat retail industry.