What is the duration of the 'Chesters' MenuBuilder classroom training?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester’s Story and Training | 30 minutes | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Overview | |||
| Review of Operations | 30 minutes | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Manuals/Recipe | |||
| Books/Training Guides | |||
| LSM & Marketing Review | 1 hour | 30 minutes | Your Restaurant |
| MenuBuilder | 2 hours | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Restaurant Management | 1 hour | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Inventory Control/Ordering | 30 minutes | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Guide | |||
| Training Discussion/Support | 1 hour | 0 | Your Restaurant |
| Visit Follow Up | |||
| Customer Service | 30 minutes | 2 hours | Your Restaurant |
| Food Preparation Procedures | 2 hours | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Packaging Procedures | 30 minutes | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Filtering and BoilOut of Fryers | 30 minutes | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Breakfast Preparation | 15 minutes | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Product Preparation | 0 | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Product Specifications and | 0 | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
| Packaging | |||
| Customer Service Practicum | 0 | 3 days | Your Restaurant |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the MenuBuilder classroom training lasts for 2 hours. This training takes place at the franchisee's restaurant. There is no on-the-job training associated with the MenuBuilder classroom training.
This dedicated classroom time suggests that Chesters places importance on the MenuBuilder system. The focused training indicates that franchisees and their staff will receive specific instruction on how to effectively utilize the MenuBuilder, which is likely a key component of Chesters's operational procedures.
Prospective franchisees should consider the time commitment required for this training, as well as the other training programs, when planning their pre-opening schedule. Understanding the MenuBuilder system is likely crucial for managing the restaurant effectively, so franchisees should ensure they and their designated employees fully grasp the concepts taught during the 2-hour session.