What was the principal business address of the First Chesters affiliate?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
However, our former affiliate, also named Chester's International, LLC (the "First Chester's"), whose principal business address was 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 325, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, offered CHESTER'S Restaurant franchises from approximately March 1, 2004, through December 2007.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the principal business address of Chesters's former affiliate, also named Chester's International, LLC (the "First Chester's"), was 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 325, Birmingham, Alabama 35243. This affiliate offered Chesters Restaurant franchises from approximately March 1, 2004, through December 2007.
It is important to note that the current franchisor, Chester's International, LLC, acquired all existing CHESTER'S Agreements, the Marks, and related assets and obligations from the First Chester's by operation of law effective as of December 31, 2007, as a result of their merger. The current principal business address of Chester's International, LLC is 1531 3rd Avenue North, Suite 110, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
Prospective franchisees should understand the history and structure of the Chesters franchise system, including the roles of previous affiliates, to fully grasp the brand's evolution and legal standing. Knowing the timeline of franchise offerings by both the former affiliate and the current franchisor can provide context for the franchise's growth and any changes in its operations or agreements over time.