CHESTER'S
Chester’s International, LLC franchises quick-service restaurants under the CHESTER’S brand that specialize in chicken and sides, primarily located within convenience stores or other retail businesses as a 'Restaurant-in-Store' concept, with options for strip malls, food courts, or non-traditional sites like sports arenas. The business model grants franchises to operators integrating the brand into existing retail spaces, providing training, proprietary recipes, equipment, and ongoing support while charging initial fees and royalties. It targets experienced retail operators in high-traffic locations serving impulse buyers seeking affordable, quick fried chicken and sides.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or ad fund. POS Technology Fee $250-$325/mo + Marketing Support Fee $200/qtr.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How CHESTER'S Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Fast Food (ranked #3 of 126)
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHESTER'S Current | $28K – $302K | $4K | N/A | 994 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHESTER'S franchisees (2016 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
86 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CHESTER'S franchise ranges from $27,500 to $301,500. This includes a franchise fee of $3,500.
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