How many Chesters outlets in Maryland were operating at the start of 2022?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rs 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termination | Non- Renewal | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2024 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | |
| Arizona |
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 was 1 Chesters outlet operating in the state of Maryland at the start of 2022. The FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary that includes information regarding the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. This data is broken down by state and covers the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this level of detail is valuable for assessing the brand's performance and stability in specific geographic areas. The data can reveal trends in outlet openings, closures, and overall growth, which can inform a franchisee's decision about where to invest. It is important to note that the table includes all franchised Chesters Restaurants, regardless of the type of location, as they all operate under the same brand and sell the same products. The table does not include Licensed Restaurants operated by retail foodservice businesses under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program."
The information presented in the table allows potential franchisees to evaluate the risk and opportunity associated with investing in a Chesters franchise in a particular state. Reviewing the number of terminations, non-renewals, and ceased operations can provide insights into potential challenges or market saturation. Conversely, a consistent number of outlets or growth in a state may indicate a stable or growing market for Chesters's products. The data for Maryland shows a stable presence with one outlet operating throughout the years 2022-2024.