How must the Chesters POS Technology Fee be paid?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) POS Technology Fee. If you choose to purchase for the Restaurant the POS System hardware that we recommend (but currently do not require), we estimate that you will have to pay us $250 to $325 per month as a POS Technology Fee. Payment is due by credit card or ACH transfer. You also must pay us a POS Technology Fee if during this Agreement's term we require you to obtain the Chester's POS System for the Restaurant as part of its required operating equipment. We may increase this POS Technology Fee upon 90 days' prior written notice to you, although the monthly fee will not exceed $350.
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- Restaurant Development and Restaurant Readiness Review. You are responsible for developing the Restaurant in compliance with the Chester's System and ensuring that all plans and specifications comply with our requirements, applicable laws, and lease requirements.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 48–197)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the POS Technology Fee is paid either by credit card or ACH transfer. If a franchisee chooses to purchase the recommended POS System hardware, they can expect to pay Chesters a POS Technology Fee of $250 to $325 per month. Even if the franchisee initially declines to purchase the POS system, Chesters retains the right to mandate its adoption during the agreement's term as part of the required operating equipment.
Chesters also retains the right to increase the POS Technology Fee, but they must provide franchisees with 90 days' prior written notice before doing so. The monthly fee will not exceed $350.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the circumstances under which the POS system becomes mandatory and to factor the potential for fee increases into their financial projections. Franchisees should also clarify with Chesters what specific hardware and software are included in the POS system and whether there are any additional costs for installation, maintenance, or upgrades.