Approximately how much will Chesters charge per restaurant-readiness review assessment if the restaurant fails the initial assessment?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
am. Also, before you open your Restaurant, we will conduct a restaurant-readiness review assessment at no additional charge to you. However, if we determine that your Restaurant has not passed the assessment and we undertake the assessment multiple times, we have the right to charge you for the costs and expenses we incur to conduct an assessment. Currently, we estimate this cost to be approximately $1,000 per assessm
Source: Item 7 — **ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company will conduct an initial restaurant-readiness review assessment at no additional charge. However, if the restaurant fails the initial assessment, Chesters reserves the right to charge the franchisee for subsequent assessments. The estimated cost for each additional assessment is approximately $1,000.
This means that if a franchisee's restaurant does not meet Chesters's standards during the first review, they will need to pay for each subsequent assessment required to achieve compliance. This cost covers the expenses Chesters incurs to conduct the assessment. It is important for prospective franchisees to ensure their restaurant is fully prepared before the initial assessment to avoid these additional costs.
Franchisees should factor this potential expense into their initial investment calculations and understand the specific criteria Chesters uses for the restaurant-readiness review. By being well-prepared and understanding the brand standards, franchisees can minimize the risk of incurring these additional assessment fees.