Chester’s involvement in the food business actually goes back several
generations to the family business started by W.O. Giles in 1952. The original
company focused on food and food preparation equipment, and equipment-related
innovations that really changed food service. We grew over the years and moved
into the supply and support business, providing marinades, breading and batter
to customers. That heritage was the basis for Chester Fried and the beginning
of the Chester’s experience of today.
Timeline:
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The company was founded in 1952 when W.O. Giles opened a Hol-In-One Donut
Business.
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In 1965, Chester the Chick was introduced as the company logo. Chicken fryers
were added to the line of cooking equipment offered.
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The company was incorporated as Giles Enterprises, Inc. in 1965 and began
manufacturing frying equipment.
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In 1974, the Chester Fried® brand was born.
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The Chester Fried® brand was enhanced in 1979 with marinades, breading and
batter products.
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1988 brought growth through the first patented ventless frying technology.
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In 2002, Chester’s International was formed. The Chester Fried® brand had
grown to over 1,500 licensed locations throughout the U.S.
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In 2002, Chester’s International updated their logo and graphics package to
reach a broader base of customers through product diversification.