Does the Systemwide Outlet Summary include all Chesters franchised restaurants, regardless of location type?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All year-end numbers appearing in the tables below are as of December 31 in each year. These tables include all franchised CHESTER'S Restaurants, regardless of the types of locations in which they operate, because they operate under the same brand and sell the same products. (The tables do not include the Licensed Restaurants operated by retail foodservice businesses under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program."
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chesters Franchise Disclosure Document, the Systemwide Outlet Summary includes all franchised Chesters restaurants, regardless of the type of location. This means that the data presented in the Systemwide Outlet Summary encompasses all franchised locations operating under the Chesters brand and selling the same products, irrespective of whether they are in traditional restaurant settings or other types of locations.
However, the Systemwide Outlet Summary specifically excludes Licensed Restaurants operated by retail foodservice businesses under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program." Therefore, while all Chesters franchised restaurants are included, a similar but distinct program (CHESTER FRIED) is not part of this summary.
For a prospective franchisee, this distinction is important because the performance data and outlet information provided pertains only to the Chesters franchise and not to the CHESTER FRIED program. Understanding this scope ensures that franchisees are evaluating the correct set of data relevant to their potential investment.