Chester's

PAR Technology’s Data Central® Selected as the Exclusive Provider of Food and Inventory Management Across Love's Travel Stops

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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ParTech, Inc. (PAR) , a global restaurant technology company providing unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announces the selection of PAR Data Central’s® as the exclusive Enterprise Food Management Solution provider for Love’s Travel Stops extensive network.

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  • ParTech, Inc. (PAR) , a global restaurant technology company providing unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announces the selection of PAR Data Central’s® as the exclusive Enterprise Food Management Solution provider for Love’s Travel Stops extensive network.
  • This alliance underscores Love's commitment to streamlining back-office operations and enhancing customer experience across its diverse portfolio of brands.
  • By incorporating PAR Data Central's Food and Inventory Management Solution into their stores and travel stops, Love's aims to optimize food cost tracking, improve reporting efficiency, and centralize operational processes.
  • Love's decision to select Data Central as its exclusive back-office management provider underscores the value our solutions bring to the table,” said Savneet Singh , CEO of PAR Technology.

Chester's Chicken Hires Industry Veteran Bill Rice as Executive Vice President

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester's Chicken, the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with over 1,300 active franchised and licensed locations across the U.S., welcomes Bill Rice to the executive team as EVP, Head of Sales, Operations and Supply Chain. Rice joins Chester's after a short retirement preceded by nearly four decades of experience in foodservice supply chain management, most recently as a senior vice president at Krispy Krunchy Foods, LLC.

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  • Rice joins Chester's after a short retirement preceded by nearly four decades of experience in foodservice supply chain management, most recently as a senior vice president at Krispy Krunchy Foods, LLC.
  • Rice will ensure team members have the resources needed to achieve Chester's aggressive growth goals while continuing to support existing franchise partners.
  • "We continue to prioritize investing in the Chester's leadership team and Bill is the perfect complement," said Alexis Lobodocky, General Manager, Chester's Chicken.
  • Prior to Chester's Chicken, Rice served seven years at Krispy Krunchy where he championed a redesign of the company's supply chain network.

Chester's Chicken Pits Its Popular Honey Stung Chicken Bites Against New Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a Battle of the Bites! Guests who stop in Chester's Chicken this fall should be prepared for a flavor showdown between the restaurant's reigning champ, Honey Stung Chicken Bites, and the new challenger, Sweet Chili Chicken Bites.

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  • Guests who stop in Chester's Chicken this fall should be prepared for a flavor showdown between the restaurant's reigning champ, Honey Stung Chicken Bites, and the new challenger, Sweet Chili Chicken Bites.
  • Chester's Chicken Bites Combo features eight chicken bites, the choice of two sauce flavors, a small side, and a honey butter biscuit.
  • Guests can choose chicken bites sauced and tossed in Frank's RedHot® Stingin' Honey Garlic or the new sauce, Frank's RedHot® Sweet Chili – or mix and match.
  • "Our Honey Stung Chicken Bites made with Frank's RedHot® Stingin' Honey Garlic Sauce are a popular menu item, so it's time we gave it a little competition with another delicious flavor from Frank's RedHot®," said William Culpepper, VP of marketing, Chester's Chicken.

Chester's Chicken Relaunches Its Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remakes better than the original? Here's one to add to the short list: Chester's new Fried Chicken Sandwich, now available nationwide at all Chester's locations.

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  • Chester's Chicken , the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,100 locations across the U.S., has relaunched its fried chicken sandwich with a new bun, new bird, and new sauce.
  • Chester's introduced its original fried chicken sandwich in 2019 at the onset of the chicken sandwich QSR industry wars.
  • The updated fried chicken sandwich is just the latest example of the brand's constant quest to offer the best chicken on the planet and provide guests exciting, flavorful chicken sandwich options.
  • Last year the brand ran two successful chicken sandwich LTOs: Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich, made with Frank's RedHot® Stingin' Honey Garlic™ Sauce, and honored in Convenience Store Products' annual " Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest ," and the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich, featuring Chester's signature fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and topped with a generous scoop of mac & cheese and a slice of white American cheese.

Chester's Chicken and Love's Travel Stops Celebrate Second Annual "Truckersgiving" by Gifting Thanksgiving Meals to Professional Drivers on Nov. 17

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester's Chicken, the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept, in collaboration with Love's Travel Stops, the nation's leading travel stop network, are bringing back Truckersgiving, the annual holiday season celebration that recognizes and appreciates professional drivers for their service. One week before Thanksgiving – on Thursday, Nov. 17 – Chester's and Love's will honor truck drivers with a free Super Snack meal for the first 100 guests at each Chester's located at Love's. Additionally, the first 20 road warriors who show their commercial driver's license at each location will also receive a custom Chester's trucker hat.

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  • "The role of professional drivers remains critical especially during the holiday season with the average driver clocking 60 hours of driving in one week," said William Culpepper, vice president of marketing, Chester's Chicken.
  • Chester's is especially popular with truck drivers and road trippers given its store-in-store concept that spans truck stops and convenience stores.
  • "Professional drivers can't be thanked enough for their hours on the road," said Joe Cotton, vice president of restaurant services, Love's.
  • Love's Travel Stops is the nation's leading travel stop network with more than 600 locations in 42 states.

Chester's Chicken Launches Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl and Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich Nationwide

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester's Chicken, the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,100 locations across the U.S., is giving its most popular side the entrée treatment: introducing the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl and the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich. The two new entrées are a spicy, bold twist on the classic comfort food and are available for a limited time, now through Jan. 17, 2023, at participating Chester's locations.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester's Chicken , the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,100 locations across the U.S., is giving its most popular side the entre treatment: introducing the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl and the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich.
  • Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is Chester's take on the loaded bowl trend; it's made with two servings of mac & cheese, topped with six chicken bites tossed in Chester's special buffalo sauce.
  • Guests can also get their fill with the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich, a massive sandwich weighing in around 14.5 ounces, featuring Chester's signature fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with a generous scoop of mac & cheese and a slice of white American cheese, and served on a brioche bun.
  • "We introduced our new mac & cheese recipe last fall, and it has quickly become our best-selling side," said Scott Richard, director of culinary innovation, Chester's Chicken.

Sweet Meets Heat: Chester's Chicken Introduces Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich and Bites Nationwide

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is about to get a littler hotter. Chester's Chicken, the cult-favorite fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,200 locations, is adding sweet heat to its menu: Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich and Honey Stung Chicken Bites. Available now through Labor Day, the sandwich and bites feature Chester's signature specially marinated, double-breaded and fried fresh chicken "sauced and tossed" in Frank's RedHot® Stingin' Honey Garlic™ Sauce to give an exceptional spicy, garlicy blend of sweet and heat.

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  • Chester's Chicken , the cult-favorite fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,200 locations, is adding sweet heat to its menu: Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich and Honey Stung Chicken Bites.
  • Available now through Labor Day, the sandwich and bites feature Chester's signature specially marinated, double-breaded and fried fresh chicken "sauced and tossed" in Frank's RedHot Stingin' Honey Garlic Sauce to give an exceptional spicy, garlicy blend of sweet and heat.
  • "We've already staked claim that we've been making the juiciest, crunchiest chicken on the planet for decades," said William Culpepper, vice president of marketing, Chester's Chicken.
  • This marks the first time the Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich will be available at all Chester's locations nationwide after a successful launch at Love's Travel Stops in summer 2020.

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) Announces Signing of a 160 MWac Solar PPA with Facebook in Virginia

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announced details regarding the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Facebook for the Chester Solar project in Virginia.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announced details regarding the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Facebook for the Chester Solar project in Virginia.
  • Chester Solar is a 160 MWac solar facility that will be built in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
  • Chester is scheduled to supply new clean solar energy to Facebook, helping the company maintain its commitment to support its global operations with 100% renewable energy.
  • "This project represents important economic investments in Virginia which will significantly increase the amount of carbon-free solar energy produced by the state."

Chester's Chicken Debuts Store Redesign at Three New Locations

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 10, 2021 Chester's Chicken , the cult-favorite fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with more than 1,200 locations and over 50 years of success, is introducing its first store redesign in nearly 20 years at three new locations Durant, Oklahoma; Monroe, Louisiana; and Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 10, 2021 Chester's Chicken , the cult-favorite fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with more than 1,200 locations and over 50 years of success, is introducing its first store redesign in nearly 20 years at three new locations Durant, Oklahoma; Monroe, Louisiana; and Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
  • "We've mastered fried chicken and continue to expand our offerings with on-trend limited time offerings and permanent items like our fried chicken sandwich and chicken bites, but it was time to bring our store aesthetic up to the same standard as our delicious family recipes," said William Culpepper, vice president of marketing, Chester's Chicken.
  • Chester's Chicken is a leading quick-serve restaurant (QSR) concept, with more than 1,200 active locations and over 50 years of proven success.
  • Chester's offers high quality, great-tasting fried chicken in convenience stores, truck stops and supermarkets.Chester's specially marinated chicken is double breaded using an old family recipe.