How many Chesters outlets were opened in Alabama in 2022?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
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 2 Chesters outlets opened in Alabama during 2022. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining outlet activity by state and year, including the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective Chesters franchisee, this level of detail is valuable for assessing the brand's performance and stability in specific geographic areas. Seeing the number of openings alongside closures and other changes provides a more complete picture than just looking at net growth. This data helps potential franchisees evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Chesters franchise in Alabama.
It's important to note that while 2 Chesters's outlets opened in Alabama in 2022, 2 also ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in the same number of outlets at the end of the year as at the beginning of the year. This highlights the importance of further investigating the reasons behind closures to understand the potential challenges and market dynamics in that region.