Foodservice

Jordan's Quick Stops, Raceway, In & Out Add Chester's Chicken

C-store QSR concept expands in Arkansas, Texas

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Chester's International LLC, a leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, has announced the grand opening of six new locations in Arkansas and Texas.

Chester's continues its successful partnership with Jordan's Quick Stops through the addition of three locations in Arkadelphia, Harrisburg and Marked Tree, Ark. Jackie McLure, owner of the Jordan's chain now has 12 Chester's locations. Donnie Miller, a franchisee of Raceway added Chester's to his Little Rock and Conway, Ark., locations. Khawar Asghar, president of In &[image-nocss] amp; Out, openedhis first Chester's location in Hawkins, Texas.

Chester's International is supported by Moore Food Systems in the East Texas and Arkansas region. The company has done a great job of strengthening the brands presence through their dedication to training, relationships and overall retailer support.

"For me, the greatest accomplishment as an Area Developer is when one of our current Chester's customers calls Moore Food Systems in the early developmental stages of a store," saidSteve Moore, owner of Moore Food Systems. "The fact that they want us involved again in a multi-million-dollar decision and that one of the first things they want to consider is where to put Chester's tells me we have delivered what we represent--the best Chicken Program in the USA, and that gives me the greatest sense of pride I can receive in being a businessman."

"Chester's is thrilled to partner with these exceptional companies where quality product, exceptional value and outstanding service are shared goals," saidKathryn Kudulis, brand manager at Chester's International. "The power of the Chester's brand will be a tremendous tool as we continue to exceed the daily expectations of our customers."

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 chicken, Chester's offers flexible size and store layout options, training and support. Chester's uses only fresh chicken that is specially marinated and double-breaded using a proprietary family recipe and offers bone-in, tenders and potato wedges as well as sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast and sides.

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