As of December 31, 2022, how many franchised Chesters restaurants were operating systemwide?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 1076 | 1081 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1081 | 1002 | -79 | |
| 2024 | 1002 | 994 | -8 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 1076 | 1081 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1081 | 1002 | -79 | |
| 2024 | 1002 | 994 | -8 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 1,081 franchised restaurants operating systemwide as of December 31, 2022. This number reflects the total number of Chesters franchised outlets at the end of 2022, after accounting for openings and closures throughout the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the size and scale of Chesters' franchise system at that time. It's a snapshot of the brand's reach and market presence. This number can be used as a baseline to evaluate the brand's growth or decline in subsequent years, as shown in later data.
It is important to note that this number only includes franchised Chesters restaurants and does not include licensed restaurants operated under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program." This distinction is important because the performance and operational characteristics of licensed restaurants may differ from those of franchised locations. The FDD provides separate information for each type of outlet, allowing potential franchisees to focus on the data most relevant to the franchise opportunity they are considering.