How many Chesters outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Georgia during 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 | 2022 |
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 no Chesters outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Georgia during 2022. The provided table, which details the status of franchised outlets, indicates that in Georgia during 2022, there were 31 outlets at the start of the year, 3 outlets opened, no terminations or non-renewals, zero outlets reacquired by Chesters, and 4 outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 30 outlets at the end of the year.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Chesters franchise system in Georgia. The absence of reacquired outlets could suggest that Chesters did not need to take over any failing franchises in that state during the specified year.
However, it is important to note that 4 outlets in Georgia ceased operations for 'other reasons' during 2022. A potential franchisee might want to investigate what these 'other reasons' were to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the Georgia market. Understanding the reasons behind outlet closures can help a franchisee assess the risks and potential for success in that region.