Chester's vs ZooHoo's Eatery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
ZooHoo's Eatery Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$69,000 - $159,000
Franchise Fee $3,500$10,000 - $17,500
Royalty Fee -4.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1952-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Chester's Franchise
    ZooHoo's Eatery 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chester's Franchise
    ZooHoo's Eatery Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 ZooHoo's Eatery

    * Are you looking for a recession proof fast casual restaurant concept that is refreshingly unique? * Are you searching for a business that will allow you to enter on the ground floor of a growing industry? * Are you interested in owning a business that you can operate seasonally? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then read on - owning a ZooHoo's Eatery mobile food service franchise may be a perfect fit. Consumers are tired and dissatisfied with unhealthy fast food, which has been the primary "quick" option for many years. They want quality, fresh products made to order without having to sit in corporate America's idea of a "cool" interior, wait for their meal, and then have the added expense of leaving a tip. ZooHoo's Eatery is different - we're not another deli, burger joint or sub shop. ZooHoo's is a fast casual restaurant on wheels! Our mobile food service franchise eliminates the added startup costs and overhead expenses associated with a "brick and mortar" establishment. This allows us to focus on producing quality products that keep customers coming back for more. We feature hand-patted grass-fed burgers, fresh vegetable and portabella mushroom wraps, hand-cut French fries, and quality soft serve ice cream, all served from our custom ZooHoo's Eatery mobile food service trailer. Have you been searching for the right opportunity? Do you see yourself as someone who will succeed at what they do no matter what? You know this will work and with this cost you know you can get in.