How many Chesters outlets in Pennsylvania were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
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 | 2022 | 10 |
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 outlets in Pennsylvania reacquired by Chesters in 2023. The provided table in Item 20 outlines the changes in outlet status from 2022 to 2024. For Pennsylvania specifically in 2023, the table shows 18 outlets at the start of the year, zero outlets opened, one termination, three non-renewals, zero reacquired by the franchisor, two ceased operations for other reasons, and 12 outlets at the end of the year.
This data point is important for potential franchisees to consider, as it provides insight into the stability and performance of Chesters franchises in Pennsylvania. The fact that no locations were reacquired could be seen as a positive sign, suggesting that Chesters did not need to take over any struggling locations during that year.
However, the table also indicates that there were terminations and non-renewals in Pennsylvania during 2023. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these closures to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the Pennsylvania market. Understanding why franchises close—whether due to poor performance, landlord issues, or other factors—is a crucial part of due diligence.