Foodservice

Chester's Opens Four New Sites in Tennessee, Wisconsin

K & A Petroleum, Q Mart, Tiger Express, Darrin's Market pick up chicken concept

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- K & A Petroleum is the newest addition to the network of 1,800 Chester's chicken locations. Chester's International LC has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Jackson, Wis.

"K & A Petroleum and BP are excited about our new partnership with Chester's," said John Kruepke. "Chester's is a great addition to our convenience store, and we look forward to bringing their great tasting, fresh fried chicken to this area."

And a Q Mart convenience store in Dresden, Tenn., at the "split" of Martin and Paris, Tenn., has opened a new Chester's restaurant.

It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

"I am excited that Mr. Nagi has decided to partner with Chester's to bring great-tasting fried chicken to the area," said Marc Bryan, franchise business consultant for Chester's. "I'm sure the community is excited and looks forward to enjoying the quality and consistency that Chester's is known for."

Also, Tiger Express in Dyer, Tenn., has converted it's Chester's licensed chicken program to a fully branded Chester's franchise.

Tiger Express serves breakfast starting at 5:00 a.m. as well as lunch and dinner until 5:00 p.m.

"We at Chester's are proud of the success that this location has had in years past. We appreciate their confidence in our brand moving forward" said Bryan.

Also, Chester's has opened a restaurants inside Darrin's Market c-store in Hohenwald, Tenn.

"I am excited about bringing Chester's to my store," said Raj Patel, owner of Darrin's Market. "Chester's great tasting fried chicken will be a great addition to our location, and we look forward to our customers."

"Chester's is proud to be partnered with Mr. Patel. Each opening brings Chester's great tasting chicken to more people and keeps the brand growing. We are excited Darrin's Market is on our team," said Tyler Franks, franchise business consultant with Chester's.

All four locations will be serving Chester's bone-in chicken, tenders and boneless wings, as well as classic side dishes such as their signature potato wedges, buttermilk biscuits, fried corn and macaroni and cheese. Combo and meal options, which come with a choice of six Chester's dipping sauces to compliment the food.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Chester's is a leader of quick-serve restaurant (QSR) concepts with more than 1,800 Chester Fried licensed and Chester's franchised locations. Along with its menu, it offers flexible size and store layout options, training and support.

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