What happens if Chesters needs to undertake more than one restaurant readiness review?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If we determine in our sole judgment that we must undertake more than one restaurant readiness review for your Restaurant, then we may, at our option, charge you for the costs and expenses that we incur in conducting such restaurant readiness review.
Our rights and remedies under the immediately-preceding sentence are in addition to, and do not limit, our other rights and remedies under this Agreement and applicable law.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 48–197)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the option to charge the franchisee for the costs and expenses incurred if more than one restaurant readiness review is necessary. This is determined at Chesters' sole discretion. These rights and remedies do not limit any other rights or remedies Chesters may have under the agreement or applicable law.
This means that if a franchisee's restaurant does not pass the initial readiness review, Chesters can charge the franchisee for subsequent reviews. The FDD does not specify how much Chesters may charge for these additional reviews, only that they can charge for the costs and expenses incurred.
This policy incentivizes franchisees to ensure their restaurant is fully compliant with Chesters' standards before the initial readiness review to avoid incurring additional costs. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the typical costs associated with additional restaurant readiness reviews to better understand potential expenses.