How many Chesters franchises were transferred to new owners in Texas during 2022?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 202 |
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 Texas during 2022. This information is based on the table summarizing transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners.
This means that no existing Chesters franchises in Texas were sold to a new franchisee during that year. A prospective franchisee might interpret this data point in different ways. On one hand, a low number of transfers could indicate stability within the Chesters franchise system in Texas. On the other hand, it could suggest that franchisees are not finding it easy or desirable to sell their businesses.
It is important to note that this data only reflects transfers to new owners and does not include instances where the franchisor reacquired the outlet or where the franchisee simply ceased operations. Reviewing transfer rates, along with outlet opening/closing data, can provide a more complete picture of franchise health.