Chester's headquarters now in English Village

Chester's, a fast food chain known for its fried chicken, has moved into a newly built corporate headquarters in English Village. The company is housed in the large grey brick building at the corner of 21st Ave. South and Cahaba Road.

The family-owned company has about 20 employees at its headquarters and more than 1,800 franchise locations across the continent.

Chester's was started in Montgomery in 1952 by the parents of current CEO Ted Giles.