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Chester's International
A restaurant franchise focusing on fresh fried chicken, Chester’s International got its start in 1952 as a family-owned business selling food preparation equipment. Over the years, the company began selling restaurant supplies including marinades, breading and batter. From there, it was a natural transition to a restaurant franchise, and in 2002, Chester’s International was formed. The company still uses its proprietary fried chicken recipe and preparation method, and also sells signature Potato Wedges and Chester’s Original Sauce. Chester’s is still privately held, and franchisees can choose from a wide range of location options, including units inside convenience stores, truck stops, and supermarkets.
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Fast Facts
| Year established | 1952 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 6 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 651 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 534 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 255 | 13 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $6,137 - $340,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 0% - 4% |
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | $25,000 - $100,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
