Chester's Franchise

Quick-service chicken restaurant

Chester’s serves Great Tasting Fresh Fried Chicken that’s cooked to perfection, with a unique taste and style. Our secret is a family recipe and process that’s been successful for over 40 years. Chester’s brings you delicious fried chicken, tempting tenders, sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast items and more.

And that’s not all we’re known for! Our chicken is complimented by our signature Potato Wedges, Chester’s Original Sauce and delicious biscuits and sides.

We offer a great deal of flexibility in the placement of Chester’s including restaurant-in-store (convenience stores, truck stops, supermarkets), co-branded with other national brands, malls and food-courts, and in-line shopping center locations. And there is variety in our menu formats, including take-out only, take-out and dine-in. We can tailor the restaurant to meet your needs and to properly position Chester’s in your market.

Please Note: The operators of Chester's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Chester's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Chester's franchise?

Total Investment: $98,400-$395,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000-$20,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Chester's

Chester's News

Chester's International's Belkofer Certified As Franchise Executive
Chester's International announced the International Franchise Association (IFA) certification of franchiser Rankin Belkofer. The IFA Certified Franchise Executive program requires participants to dedicate time and energy to learning more about franchising, disclosure agreements and other ele... more

Chester's Names Love's Travel Stops Its 2006 Franchisee Of The Year
Chester's International, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, announced today it has named Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, a leading chain of travel centers, its 2006 Franchisee of the Year. Sponsored by the International Franchise Associati... more

Chester's Chicken Adds 31 Franchises
Birmingham-based Chester's International has added 31 franchises, including deals to open its first restaurants in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. The fast-food fried chicken chain also plans to expand into metro Birmingham, where it currently operates a stand-alone restaurant in the Colonnad... more

Chester's International Breaks Into The Central American Market With First Franchise Agreement In Honduras
Chester's International, LLC, an emerging leader of quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts internationally, has signed its first franchise in Central America with a multi-unit development agreement in Honduras. The agreement with one of the region's strongest retail groups signals a strong ... more

Chester’s Travels South For Puerto Rico Store Opening
Chester’s International, LLC, an emerging leader of quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts nationally, today announced the opening of a franchised store in the San Juan International Airport. The addition is part of a continued franchise expansion of the Chester’s brand. The new store ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Chester's open? 1952
When did Chester's start franchising? 2004

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	16	0	0	1
2004	2	0	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0
2002	0	0	0	0
2001	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	Yes	No
Equipment	Yes	N/A
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
Ongoing as necessary

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Chicken/Wings Franchise Opportunities
• Fast Food Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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