Chester's Int'l.

Founded: 1952 Franchising since: 2004

Address: 3500 Colonnade Pkwy., #325 Birmingham, Alabama 35243

Phone: (800)646-9403

Franchisor has 15 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	182	1	6	0
2008	76	0	6	0
2007	43	0	4	0
2006	29	0	2	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe

Total investment: $53,400 - $340,500
Franchise fee: $1,950 - $3,500
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable


Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

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

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $0
Cash liquidity requirement: $0

Operations

• 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• At franchisee's location: 5 days

Ongoing Support

• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks

Other marketing support

• In-store promotional items

Franchise 500® rank:
#284 (2010); #74 (2009); #378 (2007); #101 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#24 (2010); #95 (2009);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#70 (2010);

Top New Ranking:
#4 (2009); #25 (2007); #4 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#63 (2009); #80 (2006);