Chester's

$CSHSF500 #290
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations918
Franchisee Count909
Franchise Fee$3,500
Item 7 Low$27,500
Item 7 Midpoint$167,000
Item 7 High$306,500
Royalty Fees5% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open59
ParentChester’s International, LLC
Founded1974
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business52
Began Franchising2004
HQBirmingham, AL
Executives7
Main Phone(800) 646-9403
FDD IssuedApril 6, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 🔒
Franchisor

Chester's International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of quick-service Chester's restaurants that sell chicken and sides, available in three formats: Store-in-Store/Non-Traditional Restaurants, Supermarket Restaurants, and Express Restaurants.

Franchisees are not obligated to buy new POS systems but must send monthly sales and labor reports in a specified format. The recommended POS System costs between $2,000 and $6,000 and requires 24/7 electronic communication with the franchisor.

Chester's International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of quick-service Chester's restaurants that sell chicken and sides, available in three formats: Store-in-Store/Non-Traditional Restaurants, Supermarket Restaurants, and Express Restaurants.

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