Under what conditions might Chesters charge a storage fee?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If we determine that you have failed to participate in the required pre-opening activities as required under your franchise agreement, then in addition to any remedy available to us under the franchise agreement, we may charge you a one-time storage fee equal to 10% of the total amount of the stored item(s) for storing any equipment, signage, fixtures, or product inventory that you ordered, but that we have not yet delivered to your Restaurant.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chesters may charge a storage fee if a franchisee fails to participate in required pre-opening activities. This fee is in addition to any other remedies available to Chesters under the franchise agreement.
The storage fee is a one-time charge equal to 10% of the total amount of the stored items. This applies to equipment, signage, fixtures, or product inventory that the franchisee ordered but has not yet been delivered to their restaurant.
This policy means that prospective Chesters franchisees need to be diligent in completing all pre-opening requirements to avoid incurring this additional cost. Franchisees should ensure they understand and adhere to the pre-opening activities outlined in their franchise agreement to prevent Chesters from storing ordered items and charging the associated fee.