How many Chesters franchises were transferred to new owners in Missouri during 2022?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Nebraska | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| New York | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Nevada | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Wyoming | 2022 | 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 franchise transfers to new owners in Missouri during 2022. This information is detailed in Table No. 2, which specifically tracks transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners, excluding transfers to the franchisor itself. The table provides a state-by-state breakdown of these transfers for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
For a prospective Chesters franchisee, this data indicates the recent history of franchise resales in specific states. A low number of transfers could suggest franchisee satisfaction and stability within the Chesters system. However, it could also reflect difficulty in selling a Chesters franchise, or a limited market for resales.
It's important to note that this table only accounts for transfers to new owners and does not include instances where the franchisor reacquired the outlet. Reviewing transfer rates alongside new store openings and closures can provide a more complete picture of franchise activity and health within the Chesters system. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons behind any transfers, whether in Missouri or other states, to fully understand the investment landscape.