What other materials does Chesters sell to its franchisees?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
to do so.
Besides our franchising activities described in Item 1 and above, we currently sell to our franchisees—either directly or indirectly through unaffiliated third-party distributors and grocery wholesalers who then resell to franchisees—various consumable products (manufactured for us by a third party), including the blended products (breading, batter dip, and marinades) used to prepare chicken sold under the Marks. We also sell packaging and other paper materials used by franchisees and sell them to unaffiliated third-party distributors and grocery wholesalers for resale to franchisees.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 29–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chesters sells various consumable products to its franchisees, including the blended products used to prepare chicken, such as breading, batter dip, and marinades. These consumable products are manufactured for Chesters by a third party.
Additionally, Chesters sells packaging and other paper materials to its franchisees. These materials, along with the consumable products, are sold either directly to franchisees or indirectly through unaffiliated third-party distributors and grocery wholesalers who then resell to the franchisees.
Chesters also sells equipment to franchisees and has begun selling clothing and merchandise on the Internet. This indicates that franchisees may need to purchase these items from Chesters or approved suppliers to maintain brand consistency and operational standards.