Who is Michael Kaspar and what is his role in Chesters' initial brand standards training programs?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
David Wulf has been with us since June 2013.He is the Regional Director – Northeast Region, and previously served as Regional Director – East Region, where he coordinates all of our initial brand standards training programs in that region. Oliver Vereschagin has been with us as Regional Director-West Region since May 2017 and coordinates all of our initial brand standards training programs in that region. Michael Kaspar is the Regional Director – Southeast Region, and previously served as a Territory Performance Manager. Messrs. Wulf, Vereschagin and Kaspar
together have over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry as General Manager, Certified Training Manager, and Area Supervisor with several quick-service restaurant concepts.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michael Kaspar is the Regional Director for the Southeast Region. He previously held the position of Territory Performance Manager. As Regional Director, Kaspar coordinates all of Chesters' initial brand standards training programs within the Southeast Region.
Kaspar, along with David Wulf (Regional Director – Northeast Region) and Oliver Vereschagin (Regional Director-West Region), collectively bring over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Their backgrounds include roles such as General Manager, Certified Training Manager, and Area Supervisor within various quick-service restaurant concepts. This experience suggests that Chesters' training programs are led by individuals with substantial expertise in restaurant operations and training.
Prospective Chesters franchisees in the Southeast Region can expect that Michael Kaspar will oversee the initial brand standards training for their managers and designated employees. This training is a crucial component of setting up a new Chesters restaurant, ensuring that the franchisee and their staff are well-versed in the brand's required procedures and techniques.