In 2022, how many Chesters outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termination | Non- Renewal | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Chesters restaurants reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 2022. The provided table in Item 20, titled "Systemwide Outlet Summary," details the changes in outlet counts for each state from 2022 to 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that Chesters did not buy back any of its franchised locations in Alabama during that year. This could suggest a stable relationship between Chesters and its Alabama franchisees, or it could simply reflect the brand's strategic decisions regarding franchise ownership.
It is important to note that while no units were reacquired, two Chesters outlets in Alabama ceased operations for other reasons in 2022. The table also shows that Chesters had 19 outlets at the start of 2022, opened 2 new outlets, and ended the year with 19 outlets in Alabama.