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Chester's vs PALGONG TEA

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chester's and PALGONG TEA are quick-service restaurants franchises. Chester's requires an investment of $28K – $307K while PALGONG TEA requires $148K – $186K. Chester's has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Chester's B (Above average) and PALGONG TEA D (Below average).

Investment Range
$28K – $307K
$148K – $186K
Franchise Fee
$4K
$20K
Royalty Rate
No ongoing royalty fee disclosed; franchisor derives revenue instead from required purchases of proprietary products/equipment and supplier license fees.
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/An=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (10 loans)
N/A
Total Units
918
1
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2021
FDD Year
2026
2021