Chester's vs Scores Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$537,000 - $737,000
Franchise Fee $3,500$45,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19521995
Year Franchised 20041996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chester's Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• To qualify, an individual or group must have a strong desire to own and operate the unit. Scores looks for owner - operators who are fully committed to the business and to making it a success, as well as an ability to relate well to employees, customers and the community. At Scores we are constantly seeking high caliber owner-operators with a background in food service driven businesses and a keen respect with and for the workings of a restaurant.

    Financing Options
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required Eight to twelve weeks of in-store training for themselves and their key management people, in an appropriately designated Scores restaurant
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet PlatformAssistance during the hiring process and additional support at the restaurant opening to assist with staff training and to ensure the restaurant opens smoothly. Ongoing support includes regular visits from the H/O management, regional meetings and annual franchise conventions.
    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
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Scores Restaurants

    In 1995, the first Scores Rotisserie had opened in Montreal. For over 20 years, Scores Rotisserie, a Quebec business, has welcomed their guests for all occasions with generous family-style meals. It is with pride that our chefs create fresh food by hand on a daily basis using their years of experience.
    Scores Restaurants offer their clients a family-type and casual setting with table service, always keeping in mind giving our clients the best value possible. That is why everyday, we strive to give our clients the best quality the market has to offer, at the best price possible, which explains our slogan: "Always more at Scores!".