Cheeburger Cheeburger vs Chester's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cheeburger Cheeburger vs Chester's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchise
Chester's Franchise
Investment $322,500 - $603,000$12,385 - $277,313
Franchise Fee $24,500 - $35,000$3,500
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861952
Year Franchised 19892004
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchise
Chester's Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchise
    Chester's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchise
    Chester's Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required
    Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates Social media
    Operations - International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchise
    Chester's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Cheeburger Cheeburger

    Cheeburger Cheeburger is a diner-style burger restaurant chain that started on Sanibel Island, FL in 1986. The restaurant chain specializes in big, juicy cheeseburgers, french fries, onion rings, and handmade milkshakes. From the very first day, the concept of a family fun theme, serving the world's best and biggest burgers, fries, rings and shakes, was an instant hit. Today, there is simply no doubt about it. The right combination, so elusive in the restaurant business, has led to a real success story.Cheeburger Cheeburger is on the verge of an aggressive national expansion, because our customers are demanding it. Vacationers and travelers who experience our restaurants on Sanibel Island, in Huntsville, Alabama, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other cities, are asking us to open in towns across America. The number of our restaurants has grown substantially.

    About Chester's

    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.

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    #180 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #112 in Franchise 500 for 2021.