Chester's vs WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$234,400 - $757,000
Franchise Fee $3,500$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee -3%-8%
Advertising Fee -t0 2%
Year Founded 19522001
Year Franchised 20042002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chester's Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Chester's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Chester's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required On-The-Job Training: 14 days Classroom Training: 15 days
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet PlatformPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad Templates Social mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 35 - 40


    Expansion Plans
     
    Chester's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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.

    "Entrepreneur

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


    About WOW Cafe & Wingery

    WOW Cafe & Wingery is a fun, casual dining, family restaurant featuring 17 proprietary sauces and dressings. We are supported by a team of Award-winning chef partners for our entire R&D. WOW Cafe & Wingery serves wraps, over-sized salads, Angus burgers on Texas toast, Southwest items including: quesadillas, fajitas, and, of course, wings, tenders and shrimp. Our unique atmosphere includes well-placed TVs for events and up-beat music. Liquor and specialty drink programs are available.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee