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Southern Steer Franchise Opportunity

A neighborhood butcher is what every community needs

There are some businesses that every community needs – and a neighborhood butcher is one of them. Southern Steer was founded in 2013 with the goal of being that butcher in Clearwater, Florida and the community met us with such enthusiasm that we quickly grew to a second location. By offering the highest quality meats and complimentary gourmet groceries, we continue to win over new fans and our sales have increased dramatically. In 2020, as restaurants shut down and Americans learned the joys of cooking at home, Southern Steer had our best year ever with record-breaking sales that show no signs of slowing down.

Now, we’re franchising to help entrepreneurs bring a neighborhood butcher shop to communities across Florida, and eventually the nation. We’ve proven our business model, provide exceptional training & ongoing support, and our visionary leadership team has decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs excel in business.

If you’re passionate about people and believe that your community deserves high quality meats delivered by unmatched customer service, investing in a Southern Steer franchise is a wise choice.

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Top Reasons to Invest in a Southern Steer Franchise

number 1

A Butcher Shop Never Goes Out of Style

Americans are eating more meals at home than they were a decade ago. With the rise of foodie culture and a growing focus on health & wellness, going to a butcher is the only way to ensure that the quality, taste, and source of the meat is exceptional.

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number 2

You Will Never Be Alone in Business

Franchising with Southern Steer means that you’re joining a brand that is passionate about your success. We’ve learned everything there is to know about operating a successful butcher shop business and we’re going to help you every step of the way.

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number 3

Owning a Butcher Shop is Fun

While some businesses are designed to be stressful with long hours and low margins, a butcher shop provides exceptional work/life balance, terrific profit potential, and the ability to truly connect with people in your community. Get ready to have fun!

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What Does It Cost to Open a Southern Steer Butcher Franchise?

In general, we try to keep investment as low as possible so you can open and get to profitability quickly. Our total investment ranges from the high 300s to the high 600s. Typically, you will need 20-30% of the total investment as a down payment and we work with financing partners to help you get funding if you need it.

Investment starting at:$393,636

Franchise Fee:$59,500

Down Payment with Financing:20% - 30% of Total Investment*

Want to see if you qualify or learn about funding options? Fill out the request information form and we’ll chat with you about your options.

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Steps to Ownership


Step #1

Introduction Call

Step #2

Franchise Application

Step #3

FDD Review

Step #4

Franchise Agreement Signing

Step #5

Onsite Training

Step #6

Site Buildout

Step #7

Grand Opening

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