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Southern Steer Butcher vs The Spice & Tea Exchange

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Southern Steer Butcher and The Spice & Tea Exchange are food retail franchises. Southern Steer Butcher requires an investment of $376K – $797K while The Spice & Tea Exchange requires $299K – $532K. The Spice & Tea Exchange discloses average revenue of $543K; Southern Steer Butcher does not report Item 19 data. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. The Spice & Tea Exchange has SBA lending data on file with a 5.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Southern Steer Butcher B (Above average) and The Spice & Tea Exchange A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$376K – $797K
$299K – $532K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$39K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
greater of 7% of Gross Sales or $1,750
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AIncl. company outlets
$543KIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
5.6% (41 loans)
Total Units
9
94
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
2008
FDD Year
2026
2025