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Chester's

2012 Franchise 500
#134
At a Glance

Products & Services: Quick-service chicken restaurant

Number of Locations: 688

Total Investment: $6.14K - 344.5K

Founded: 1952

Began Franchising: 2004

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 669 4 15 0
2010 415 2 10 0
2009 182 1 6 0
2008 76 0 6 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $6,137 - $344,500
Franchise Fee: $0 - $3,500
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

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 Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #134 (2012), #229 (2011), #284 (2010), #74 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #7 (2012), #11 (2011), #24 (2010), #95 (2009),
Low-Cost: #70 (2010),
Top New: #4 (2009),
America's Top Global: #111 (2012), #180 (2011), #63 (2009),