Is Southern Steer Butcher a good franchise to buy?

Southern Steer Butcher shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Southern Steer Butcher

FDD Year:

Southern Steer Butcher operates as a full-service butcher shop and grocery specializing in marinated meats, specialty cuts, homemade prepared foods, specialty marinades, fine cheeses, wine and beer (where permitted), and food preparation classes/takeout food assembly packages. The franchise grants licenses to qualified third parties to develop, own, and operate these businesses under the Southern Steer mark, emphasizing uniformity, quality standards, and a system that includes proprietary products and services. It targets customers seeking premium meat products, prepared foods, and educational culinary experiences, with a business model focused on franchising to experienced businesspersons in protected areas.

Since 2020

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

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Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

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Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

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Brand Fund

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Item 6 of FDD

No royalty rate, brand fund, fixed monthly fees, or initial investment totals specified in the provided FDD text excerpt. Initial franchise fee amount not detailed (transfer fee is $10,000).

How Southern Steer Butcher Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Southern Steer Butcher Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS	$214K – $587K	$30K	5.0%	680
HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO.	$514K – $830K	$20K	6.0%	212
CANTEEN	$9K – $44K	$3K	5.3%	100
The Spice & Tea Exchange	$299K – $532K	$39K	7.0%	93
GRAZE CRAZE	$167K – $326K	$50K	6.0%	89
Specialty Food Average 13 franchises	$248K – $513K	$29K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 13 Specialty Food franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Southern Steer Butcher franchisees (2021 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$385,044

Total Volume

$3.5M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

24 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

24 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

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Non-Renewals

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Reacquired

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Ceased Ops

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Transfers

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Sold to Franchisees

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Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SBA loans are available for Southern Steer Butcher franchises. Historical data shows 9 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Southern Steer Butcher franchisees, with an average loan amount of $385,044. The historical default rate is 0.0%.