What ingredients are Chesters franchisees currently required to purchase to prepare the Chester's menu?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8 You currently must purchase required ingredients to prepare the Chester's menu, including but not limited to breading, fresh poultry, dipping sauces, frozen side items and paper products.
We license certain suppliers to prepare these ingredients using our proprietary formulas.
The suppliers then sell the Proprietary Goods to our designated distributors, and you must purchase the Proprietary Goods from one or more of our designated distributors.
However, we reserve the right to change these requirements from time to time.
Source: Item 7 — **ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chesters Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase specific ingredients to prepare the Chester's menu. These required ingredients include, but are not limited to, breading, fresh poultry, dipping sauces, frozen side items, and paper products.
Chesters licenses certain suppliers to prepare these ingredients using proprietary formulas. These suppliers then sell what the FDD refers to as 'Proprietary Goods' to designated distributors. Franchisees are then required to purchase these Proprietary Goods from one or more of Chesters' designated distributors.
It is important to note that Chesters retains the right to change these purchasing requirements from time to time. This means that the specific ingredients and suppliers could change during the term of the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Chesters what the process is for changing suppliers and how much advance notice is given. This will allow them to prepare for any potential changes in cost or supply chain logistics.