What is the amount of the training fee that a Chesters franchisee must pay?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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You must pay us a $3,500 training fee in a lump sum when you sign the Agreement. The training fee is not refundable under any circumstances. During the 2024 fiscal year, the training fees we received from franchisees ranged from $0 to $3,50
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee must pay a training fee of $3,500. This fee is due when the Franchise Agreement is signed and is not refundable under any circumstances. The FDD specifies that the training fee is considered earned by Chesters upon receipt. Payment can be made via credit card or ACH transfer, requiring the franchisee to sign a payment authorization form.
This initial training is a brand standard program conducted at the franchisee's location. It is designed to instruct the franchisee and their employees on the proper procedures and techniques for operating a Chesters restaurant. Chesters may also provide additional training programs as deemed necessary.
During the 2024 fiscal year, the training fees that Chesters received from franchisees ranged from $0 to $3,500. This suggests that while the standard fee is $3,500, there might be circumstances where a franchisee doesn't pay the full amount, although the FDD does not elaborate on these circumstances.