How many Chesters agreements have been signed but restaurants are not open in the state of Ohio?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
1, 2024, for 2025
| State | Agreements Signed But Restaurants Not Open | Projected New Franchised Restaurants in the Next Fiscal Year | Projected New Company- Owned Restaurants in the Next Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2024, there was one Chesters agreement signed in Ohio for which the restaurant was not yet open. This indicates that a franchisee has committed to opening a Chesters location in Ohio but has not yet commenced operations.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the current development status of Chesters in Ohio. It suggests that there is already some level of brand presence and activity in the state, but also that there may be opportunities for further expansion.
It's important to note that the FDD also projects three new franchised Chesters restaurants to open in Ohio in the next fiscal year. This suggests that Chesters is actively looking to grow its presence in Ohio, and that the existing signed agreement may soon translate into an operational restaurant.