Chester's vs b.good Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
b.good Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$545,000 - $951,000
Franchise Fee $3,500$40,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19522004
Year Franchised 20042012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chester's Franchise
b.good Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Chester's Franchise
    b.good 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
    b.good Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required On-The-Job Training: 146 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates Social mediaAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 16

    Expansion Plans
     
    Chester's Franchise
    b.good Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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.

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


    About b.good

    The idea came from the company’s founders: two best friends who grew up eating wholesome, flavorful, good-for-you food, lovingly cooked in their uncle’s kitchen. It was comfort food made with farm-fresh ingredients that left you feeling good inside and out (and long after you licked your plate). The same kind of food B.GOOD happily serves today.

    B.GOOD's first location was in Boston, MA. But it didn’t take long for our roots to spread throughout the city (then the Greater Boston area, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine!) - bringing homemade, hearty meals to whomever had an appetite for great taste and good vibes.

    Today, B.GOOD is still serving up wholesome, honest food that makes people feel GOOD all across New England. We work with more farmers, bakers and growers than ever. We serve a whole lot more than just burgers and can cater and deliver it right to your doorstep.

    B.GOOD first launched in 2004 with the premise of bringing clean, natural and locally sourced food to everyone.
    We call it FOOD WITH ROOTS. It’s food with heritage and origin, homemade, shared with family and friends and grown by communities. Our mission has allowed us to be one of the fastest growing brands in the industry! We currently have 60+ locations in the United States, Canada, Germany and Switzerland and expected to reach 70+ locations by 2018. 

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Eastern Europe and Western Europe.