As of December 31, 2023, how many Chesters CHICKEN ON THE FLY Restaurants were in operation?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
that operated from a modular kiosk-type unit within a retail business's existing space and whose operations are not as expansive as those of a typical CHESTER'S Restaurant. There were no CHESTER'S CHICKEN ON THE FLY Restaurants in operation as of December 31, 2023.
The restaurant business, particularly the quick-service restaurant business, is highly competitive and often affected by changes in taste, eating habits, and local and nation
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2023, there were no CHESTER'S CHICKEN ON THE FLY Restaurants in operation. These restaurants were a small, self-service "grab 'n go" concept that operated from a modular kiosk-type unit within a retail business's existing space. These locations were not as expansive as those of a typical Chesters Restaurant.
Chesters offered franchises for CHESTER'S CHICKEN ON THE FLY Restaurants from 2008 to 2014. The company no longer offers this franchise concept.
Prospective franchisees should note that while the CHICKEN ON THE FLY concept is no longer available, Chesters continues to offer traditional restaurant franchises, primarily located within existing retail businesses such as convenience stores. They also offer franchises for locations in food courts, strip malls, and other non-traditional venues like sports arenas.