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The Spice & Tea Exchange vs Southern Steer Butcher

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Spice & Tea Exchange and Southern Steer Butcher are food retail franchises. The Spice & Tea Exchange requires an investment of $299K – $532K while Southern Steer Butcher requires $376K – $797K. 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 The Spice & Tea Exchange A (Strongest tier) and Southern Steer Butcher B (Above average).

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