A Franchise with Multiple Revenue Stream Opportunities with Every Customer!
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$882K
Gross Profit Sarasota Location*
$314K
Adjusted Net Income Before Owners Compensation Sarasota Location*
15.5%
Adjusted Net Profit Margin Sarasota Location*
A Butcher Shop Never Goes Out of Style
Southern Steer Butcher is a modern neighborhood butcher shop offering high-quality meats, marinated specialties, and gourmet groceries in a 1,500-2,000 sq. ft. space. Designed for today’s foodie culture, Southern Steer caters to the growing demand for home cooking and healthy eating. Our business thrives on strong community connections and personalized service, making us a trusted local favorite. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from a proven model while becoming a key part of your community.
Why Own A Southern Steer Butcher Franchise?
Multiple Revenue Stream Opportunities with Every Customer
Multiple revenue streams with every customer through specialty meats, homemade sides, pre-ordered meal packs, meal prep classes, gift cards, and daily specials.
A Lean Business Model
Operate with a lean staffing model of 2–4 part-time employees and 1 full-time employee, requiring only 1,700–2,000 sq. ft. of Class A or B real estate, and enjoy a strong work-life balance with efficient operating hours.
You Will Never Be Alone in Business
Franchising with Southern Steer means joining a brand passionate about your success, offering 4 weeks of comprehensive training (2 weeks at our HQ and 2 weeks at your location) to guide you every step of the way in running a successful butcher shop business.
A Business That Gives Back
Owning a Southern Steer Butcher franchise means you’re part of a noble mission. Through Project 52, we donate a meal to a family in need every week of the year, fostering community ties, supporting local charities, and providing meaningful services that benefit your customers.
Steps to Franchise Ownership
We invite you to officially start our 7-step mutual evaluation process where you will learn more about this opportunity, and we will learn more about you!
Step 1
Introductory Call
Brand history and what makes us unique.
Step 2
Unit Economics
Startup and operating expenses, reported earnings, send FDD.
Step 3
FDD Review + Q&A
FDD signed, item review, questions answered.
Step 4
Territory Mapping & Confirmation Day Agenda
Territory analysis, C-day invitation, C-day preparation.
Step 5
Confirmation Day
Meet the franchisor’s leadership team, brand approvals, and decision day call.
Step 6
Franchise Agreement Delivery
Personalized franchise agreements delivered and signed, fees transferred.
Step 7
Welcome Call
Celebrate and discuss first steps as a franchisee.
Southern Steer Butcher at a Glance
- Category
- Full-service butcher shop and grocery franchise specializing in marinated meats, specialty cuts, homemade prepared foods, fine cheeses, and wine and beer
- Footprint
- 9 total locations at the end of 2025 (8 franchised plus founder Greg Snyder's original Clearwater, FL affiliate location), up from 3 in 2023, with a completely clean growth record: zero terminations, non-renewals, or closures across 2023, 2024, or 2025. 14 franchise agreements are already signed and not yet open, with 14 new franchised locations projected in the next fiscal year across Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah
- History
- Southern Steer Franchising International, LLC (Palm Harbor, FL, Florida LLC), formed June 30, 2020, offering franchises since October 27, 2020. Founder Greg Snyder has over 25 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry and has operated the original Southern Steer Butcher location in Clearwater, FL (now run by affiliate Southern Steer Butcher, LLC) since 2013, giving the brand more than a decade of proof of concept before franchising began
- Business model
- A retail butcher shop and grocery selling marinated meats, specialty cuts, homemade prepared foods, specialty marinades, fine cheeses, and wine and beer, plus food preparation classes and takeout assembly packages, typically from 1,500-2,000 square feet of retail space
- Initial investment (1st unit)
- $376,223-$797,343 total (including $77,000 payable directly to the franchisor and its affiliates), including a $59,500 Initial Franchise Fee discounted 15% for veterans. A 3-unit Multi-Unit Development Agreement runs $1,101,169-$2,364,529
- Ongoing fees
- Royalty: a declining scale that rewards growth - 6% of Gross Revenues up to $1,000,000 per year, 5% from $1,000,001-$2,000,000, and 4% above $2,000,000. Brand Fund: up to 2% (not yet activated). Local Advertising: up to 1% (not yet activated). Technology Fee: $311/month. POS System Fee: $720/month
- Agreement term
- 10 years, with the option to renew for 1 additional 10-year term (20 years total)
- Brand site
- southernsteer.com
- FDD on file
- Southern Steer Franchising International, LLC FDD (issued January 30, 2026, reviewed in full for this brand)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it actually cost, line by line?
A first Southern Steer Butcher location runs $376,223 to $797,343 total, covering the $59,500 franchise fee, your complete storefront buildout, equipment, signage, POS setup, opening inventory, grand opening advertising, and working capital, with 15% off for veterans.
Source: FDD Item 7What happens after I inquire?
You and your Designated Manager get two full weeks of training at Southern Steer's Clearwater, Florida headquarters at no extra cost, plus a hands-on Butcher Class and up to 10 days of on-site grand-opening support from up to three trainers, and you're open within 12 to 18 months.
Source: FDD Item 11Is my market available?
Southern Steer assigns you a Protected Area up to a 5-mile radius once your site is approved, and the brand has grown cleanly from 3 locations in 2023 to 9 today with zero terminations, non-renewals, or closures in three years, plus 14 more agreements already signed, so let's see what's available in your market.
Source: FDD Item 12Do I qualify?
Yes, you and your Designated Manager just complete the two-week Initial Training Program, no butcher or restaurant background required.
Source: FDD Item 15What ongoing fees do I pay (royalty % and marketing/brand fund %)?
A declining royalty scale that rewards growth, 6% on your first $1,000,000, dropping to 5% up to $2,000,000, and just 4% above that, with the Brand Fund and Local Advertising contributions not even activated yet.
Source: FDD Item 6Do I need prior industry experience?
No, Southern Steer's two-week program, taught by founder Greg Snyder with over 25 years in restaurant and hospitality, brings you from the ground up through meat cutting, recipes, and daily operations.
Source: FDD Item 11What training and ongoing support is provided?
Two weeks of hands-on training plus a dedicated Butcher Class, taught by the training team, followed by up to 10 days of on-site grand-opening support, pricing and marketing guidance, an annual Brand Conference, and a confidential 130-page Brand Manual.
Source: FDD Item 11Is this Executive Model Ownership friendly?
Yes, your location just needs a trained, approved Designated Manager or Operating Principal in place, whether that's you personally or someone you designate through the same training program.
Source: FDD Item 15How long is the franchise agreement term, and can it be renewed?
A 10-year term with one additional 10-year renewal option gives you up to 20 years to build lasting equity in your location.
Source: FDD Item 17Are financing options available?
Southern Steer offers a Deposit Agreement option that can work with 401(k)/IRA rollover funding or third-party lender arrangements to help you get funded.
Source: FDD Item 10Do I need employees, or can I run this solo?
You'll build a full counter, kitchen, and prep team, with Southern Steer's training program including hiring and scheduling instruction to help you staff up right.
Source: FDD Item 7Can I own multiple territories or units?
Yes, Southern Steer's Multi-Unit Development Agreement lets qualified candidates develop 3 or more locations, with your second location's fee at $49,500 and each one after at $42,000, a real discount off the standalone fee.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the realistic revenue/profit potential (Item 19 highlights)?
Southern Steer's five full-year 2025 locations posted Gross Sales from $1.1 million to $2.1 million, with four of five growing sales 14.6% to 35.0% year over year and the top performer hitting a 17.4% net profit margin, real proof this concept performs.
Is there a discount for veterans, educators, or first responders?
Yes, one of the stronger discounts in the portfolio, honorably discharged veterans get 15% off the $59,500 Initial Franchise Fee.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the exit strategy - can I sell the franchise later?
When you're ready, Southern Steer ensures a smooth, structured sale process through its right of first refusal that protects the value you've built.
Source: FDD Item 17Do I need a physical location, or is this home-based/mobile?
Yes, a retail storefront typically 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, with Southern Steer guiding you to a site built for a full-service butcher shop and grocery.
Source: FDD Item 7Foodies are here to stay- Own a Butcher Shop!
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*1 franchised business (of 4 that met all the conditions or 25%) located in Sarasota, Florida, operating at least two years through the 2025 calendar year out of 12 total businesses, reported $882,616.44 gross profit (43.4% of gross sales), $314,390.68 adjusted net income before owner’s compensation with imputed fees, and an Adjusted Net Profit Margin of 15.5% of Gross Sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. Additional information concerning financial performance can be found in Item 19 of the Franchisor’s FDD.
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