What is the total number of Chesters outlets at the start of 2022?
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 start of 2022, there were a total of 1,076 Chesters outlets. This number includes all franchised Chesters restaurants, irrespective of their location types, as they all operate under the same brand and offer the same products. The FDD clarifies that this number does not include Licensed Restaurants operating under the "CHESTER FRIED Total Program".
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the size and established presence of the Chesters franchise system at the beginning of 2022. It provides a baseline for understanding the brand's growth or contraction over the subsequent years, as detailed in the rest of the table. Reviewing these figures over multiple years can reveal trends in the franchise's expansion and stability.
It's important to note that the number of outlets at the start of the year is distinct from the number at the end of the year, which factors in openings, closures, and other changes. Therefore, focusing on the 'Outlets at the Start of the Year' figure provides a clear snapshot of the franchise's initial footprint for that specific year. Franchisees should analyze these trends in conjunction with other factors, such as transfer rates and reasons for ceased operations, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise's health and potential.