Franchise FastLane Welcomes Southern Steer Butcher to Brand Portfolio

Franchise FastLane, the industry’s No. 1 FSO, is proud to welcome Southern Steer Butcher as the newest addition to their portfolio of high-performance franchise brands. This unique franchise is a neighborhood butcher shop offering a wide variety of high-quality prime cuts, marinated meats, and gourmet groceries in a convenient 1,700-square foot retail space. Created to address America’s foodie culture, which increasingly emphasizes home cooking and healthy eating, Southern Steer Butcher’s business model is poised to capitalize on market demand at the community level. 

“We quickly discovered that there’s a lot to like about the Southern Steer Butcher franchise opportunity,” stated Carey Gille, CEO of Franchise FastLane. “This is a brand looking to tap into the ever-increasing audience of food-conscious consumers. Southern Steer Butcher offers entrepreneurs a recession-resistant, proven business model and unmatched levels of support.” 

Southern Steer Butcher’s story began back in 2013, with the opening of their first store in Clearwater, Florida. A second location opened in Sarasota in 2017. After eight years of perfecting the business model and attracting a fiercely loyal customer base, Founder Greg Snyder decided to franchise the concept in 2021. Banking on the resurgence of neighborhood butchers and a newfound interest in food education, Southern Steer Butcher has carved out a unique niche in the community as a premium retail grocer. The brand places an emphasis on providing a superior customer experience in selecting high-quality food items and advice on preparation and cooking. The franchisor has developed an intensive training and support program that covers every aspect of the business – everything from real estate and marketing to inventory management and profitability. Snyder explains the value proposition of becoming a Southern Steer Butcher franchisee, stating, “Our business model is predicated on offering a reasonable investment to sales ratio – all in a small, retail footprint. The capital investments we’ve made in the brand have created a true turnkey operation.” 

Patrick Sanchez, Franchise FastLane’s VP of Franchise Development for Southern Steer Butcher, shares his outlook for expansion at the unit level and explains why this emerging brand is poised for accelerated responsible growth. "To date, Southern Steer Butcher has established five franchise locations, two multi-unit agreements, and there are three additional stores currently in development. As for near-term growth, we plan to target Texas, Florida, and Georgia, but this brand is open for business for anyone looking for a prime territory in their own community. At FastLane, we believe in the potential Southern Steer Butcher has to offer and we’re excited to see what our proven systems and operations can accomplish for this up-and-coming brand.” 

About Southern Steer Butcher 

Southern Steer Butcher is a community and education-focused gourmet butcher and grocer franchise that offers consumers a wide selection of premium meats, sides, desserts, craft beers, and wine in a convenient, 2000-square foot retail location. The Southern Steer Butcher brand offers prospective franchisees all the necessary training, systems, tools, and support to operate a successful business that focuses on providing a first-class experience for guests. Since community involvement and giving back is a core operating principle of the brand, Southern Steer Butcher launched Project 52, a nonprofit wing that addresses food insecurity at the local level. For more information on franchising with Southern Steer Butcher, please visit Southern Steer Butcher franchise.  

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