Chester's Continues Aggressive Expansion in Convenience Channel

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Chester's International LLC is continuing its aggressive expansion with the opening of 17 more domestic convenience store locations. Its turnkey chicken program enables operators to continually adapt to customer needs, while consistently providing a quality product and exceptional customer service, the company said.

Chester's new locations can be found at: B-Kwik #3 in Natchez, Miss.; B-Kwik #5 in Centreville, Miss.; B-Kwik #8 in Gloster, Miss.; County Market #559 in Champaign, Ill.; Excell Fuels in Lackawanna, N.Y.; The Big Apple in Corinna, Maine; In & Out Mega Convenience Store in North Little Rock, Ark; Rizvis Mart #2 in Ore City, Texas; Raceway #6860 in Lanett, Ala.; Sunshine Travel Plaza in Hooks, Texas; Lawson's Quick Stop in Stewartsville, Mo.; Hawg's Exxon in Batesville, Ark.; LJ's Express in Milo, Maine; All Star Travel Plaza in Hazen, Ark.; Bailey's in Franklin Furnace, Ohio; Friendly Service #35 in Hamden, Conn.; and Henry's Travel Plaza in Orangeburg, S.C.

"Chester's is proud to be partnered with this great group of stores," stated Richard Davis, vice president of systems management. "Each opening brings Chester's great chicken and sides to more people, and keeps the brand growing. We are excited they are on our team."

Chester's started in 1952 by opening the Hol-In-One Donut business, which later started frying chicken and eventually became a franchise in 2002. The company is known for its signature hand-breaded chicken prepared in proprietary products and seasonings.