Are State-Specific Riders to the Chesters Restaurant Agreement included as an exhibit to the FDD?

According to Chesters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, State-Specific Riders to the CHESTER'S Restaurant Agreement are included as an exhibit. Item 22 of the FDD lists the agreements that are exhibits to the document, including Exhibit F, which is the State-Specific Riders to CHESTER'S Restaurant Agreement. This indicates that if a franchisee is operating in a state that requires specific addenda or modifications to the standard franchise agreement, those changes are documented in Exhibit F.

Furthermore, Item 23, which covers receipts, also confirms the inclusion of State Addenda and Agreement Riders as Exhibit F. This section is important as it acknowledges that the franchisee received a disclosure document that included this exhibit. This receipt confirms that Chesters provided the necessary state-specific modifications, if any, at the time of disclosure.

For a prospective Chesters franchisee, this means they should carefully review Exhibit F to understand any state-specific regulations or modifications to the standard franchise agreement that may apply to their location. These riders could cover a variety of topics, such as franchise registration requirements, specific disclosures, or modifications to clauses within the agreement to comply with state law. It is essential to understand these state-specific requirements to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues.