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Chester's International
Birmingham, AL 35243
- (800) 646-9403 / (334) 272-3528
- (205) 298-0332 (Fax)
- Mr. Ian Byrd, Director of Franchise Development
- [email protected]
CHESTER'S offers consumers a high-quality chicken product, cooked to perfection, with a unique taste and style. The Company's secret is a breading recipe and process that has been successful for more than 30 years. CHESTER'S uses only chicken that is specially marinated and offers double-breaded bone-in, tender and potato wedges as well as sandwiches, salads and breakfast. Great opportunity to enter the QSR industry with flexible locations and store design. * 1,449 units are non-franchised.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1952
Franchising Since: 2002
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 189 | 99.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 1 | 0.5% |
| Total Operating Units | 190 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 47 | 14.6% | In 47 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 225 | 69.9% | In 11 Provinces |
| International | 50 | 15.5% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 322 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| (no data available) |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 13 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | No |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Birmingham, AL | 1 Week |
| Franchisee Location | 4 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $100K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $50K-100K |
| Total Investment | $53-340K |
| Average Total Investment | $196K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5-15K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $10K |
| On-Going Royalty | NR |
| Average Royalty | N/A |
| Advertising Fee | N/A |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 4 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 400-1,400 |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall |
| Other Site Types Allowed | C-Store |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 3 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 3 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 7-10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 7-10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 49 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
