What monthly reports are Chesters franchisees required to send, and in what format?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You currently have no obligation to buy or use any new electronic cash registers or computer system for the Restaurant and may use your current systems. However, you must send us monthly reports regarding the Restaurant's sales, labor costs, and profits in the format we specify. [Agreement — Section 15]
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to submit monthly reports detailing the restaurant's sales, labor costs, and profits. These reports must be in a format specified by Chesters.
While Chesters franchisees are not currently obligated to use any specific electronic cash registers or computer systems, they must still provide these monthly reports. This ensures that Chesters receives consistent financial data from all franchise locations, regardless of the point-of-sale (POS) system used.
Chesters retains the right to mandate the use of a specific POS system in the future. If implemented, the POS System must allow for continuous electronic communication between the restaurant and Chesters. This system generates and maintains sales, menu mix, and other financial information, to which Chesters will have independent and unlimited access, excluding employee-related information. The estimated cost for such a POS system ranges from $2,000 to $6,000, with ongoing maintenance potentially costing $250 to $325 per month.