How many Chesters franchises were transferred to new owners in Georgia during 2022?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20 |
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 no franchise transfers to new owners in Georgia during 2022. This information is based on the table summarizing transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners.
This means that no existing Chesters franchise locations in Georgia were sold to a new franchisee during that year. A prospective franchisee might interpret this data point in different ways. On one hand, a lack of transfers could indicate stability within the Georgia market. On the other hand, it could suggest that franchisees in Georgia are not finding it easy or desirable to sell their locations.
It is important to note that this data only reflects transfers to new owners and does not include closures, non-renewals, or re acquisitions by Chesters. Reviewing the broader trends in franchise transfers, openings, and closures can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the health and stability of the Chesters franchise system, both nationally and within specific states like Georgia.