What is the total number of Chesters outlets at the end of 2023?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 1076 | 1081 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1081 | 1002 | -79 | |
| 2024 | 1002 | 994 | -8 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 1076 | 1081 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1081 | 1002 | -79 | |
| 2024 | 1002 | 994 | -8 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2023, there were 1,002 total Chesters outlets. This number reflects a net decrease of 79 outlets during that year.
Specifically, these figures include all franchised Chesters restaurants, irrespective of their location types, as they all operate under the same brand and offer the same products. It is important to note that the figures do not include Licensed Restaurants operating under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program".
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the overall size and recent contraction of the Chesters franchise system. Monitoring these trends over multiple years can provide insights into the stability and growth potential of the franchise.