What was 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 1,076 franchised outlets and 0 company-owned outlets.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the size and composition of the Chesters franchise system at the beginning of 2022. It shows that Chesters primarily operates through franchised locations, with no company-owned outlets during that period.
Understanding the number of outlets at the start of the year can help potential franchisees gauge the brand's market presence and growth trajectory. It's also important to note that the FDD specifies that these figures include all franchised Chesters restaurants, regardless of their specific location type, as they all operate under the same brand and sell the same products.