The 2026 Chester's FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $27,500–$301,500 to $15,500–$306,500, and the system contracts from 994 to 918 outlets year-over-year. Neither filing includes an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $27,500 | $15,500 | −$12,000 (−43.6%) |
| High end of range | $301,500 | $306,500 | +$5,000 (+1.7%) |
| Full range | $27,500–$301,500 | $15,500–$306,500 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $15,500–$306,500, versus $27,500–$301,500 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$12,000 (−43.6%) and the high end moves by +$5,000 (+1.7%).
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 994 | 918 | −76 (−7.6%) |
Chester's reports 918 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 994 in the 2025 filing (−76 (−7.6%)).
Chester's did not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in either the 2025 or 2026 filing.