How many Chesters franchises were transferred to new owners in California during 2024?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |
| California | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 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, there were zero franchises transferred to new owners in California during 2024.
Table No. 2, titled "Transfers of Outlets from Franchisees to New Owners (other than the Franchisor) For years 2022 to 2024," provides a breakdown of franchise transfers by state and year. This table specifically excludes transfers where the franchisor reacquired the outlet.
For a prospective Chesters franchisee, this data indicates the recent history of franchise resales in California. A low number of transfers could suggest franchisee satisfaction or, conversely, difficulty in selling existing franchises. It is important to investigate the reasons behind franchise transfers, such as franchisee retirement, business performance, or other factors, to assess the health and desirability of owning a Chesters franchise in California.