What is the training fee for a Chesters franchise, and when is it due?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of expenditure* | Amount | Method of payment | When due | To whom payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Fee | $3,500 | Lump sum | At signing of Agreement | Us |
Source: Item 7 — **ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the training fee is $3,500. This fee is payable in a lump sum at the signing of the Franchise Agreement. This fee covers the initial brand standard training program, which occurs at the franchisee's restaurant.
Chesters does not anticipate that trainees will incur any travel, lodging, or living expenses while attending the initial brand standard training program. Additionally, Chesters will conduct a restaurant-readiness review assessment before the restaurant opens at no additional charge. However, if the restaurant does not pass the assessment and Chesters undertakes the assessment multiple times, they have the right to charge the franchisee for the costs and expenses incurred to conduct the assessment. Currently, this cost is estimated to be approximately $1,000 per assessment.
Prospective franchisees should factor this $3,500 training fee into their initial investment costs and be prepared to pay it upon signing the agreement. It is also important to ensure the restaurant passes the readiness assessment to avoid incurring additional costs of $1,000 per re-assessment.