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PALGONG TEA vs Chester's

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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