Captain D’s Franchise Opportunity | Your Ship Has Come In

A New Horizon. A New Direction.

Seize the day by investing in Captain D’s fresh seafood opportunities. With flexible real estate options, a high-quality menu, and continuous innovation to meet customer demand, Captain D’s proven franchise is a winning QSR concept to add to your portfolio.

We’re in a Category of One

Complement your portfolio with the leading fast-casual seafood franchise.

Take the Helm and Own Your Market

Abundant opportunity to grow with wide-open territories across the country.

Casual Dining Food Quality at a QSR Price Point

Fresh-grilled options, three dayparts, and omnichannel options that drive revenue.

Market-Smart Real Estate Opportunities

Whether converting an existing restaurant or building a new one, our flexible prototypes offer drive-thru and dine-in options.

$1.303M AUV* and 28.5% EBITDAR^†

As an $870 billion industry, seafood continues to be a smart, stable investment.

530+ Restaurants with 60% Corporate-Owned

We diligently test new technology innovations before approving them for your restaurant.

Why Franchisees Join Our Fleet

The biggest thing that sets us apart is that we’re in a category of one. Nobody else in the fast-casual space is doing the same thing, and that’s really unique as a brand.

Jim McClure

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

Quality seafood at a QSR price point plus family and value meals, you can’t get that with any other franchise. We’re #1 in the seafood category, and I think that’s all you need to know.

Jimmy Jamshed

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

An Incentive You Won’t Want to Miss

We’re committed to helping you grow as a Captain D’s Franchise Owner. That’s why we offer Franchise Owners 0% royalties for the first 6 months for locations that open 60 days or more ahead of schedule. This incentive lets Franchise Owners focus on what’s important; gaining control of the market and expanding their reach, while recouping investment costs faster. There has never been a better time to invest in Captain D’s than now.

Catch Up On Captain D’s

Joe Springer, Captain D's Franchise Owner

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Set Sail On A New Adventure With Captain D’s

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*AUV of the top third of the company locations as reported in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). There is no guarantee you will make as much.

**According to the 2023 FDD, the Development Incentive Program offer depends on the opening date of a restaurant. The royalty fee will equal the following amounts: (1) for restaurants opened at least 60 days prior to the scheduled opening date, we will not charge a royalty fee for the first six months after the opening date of the restaurant;
(2) for restaurants opened at least 30 days prior to the scheduled opening date, we will not charge a royalty fee for the first five months after the opening date of the restaurant;
(3) for restaurants opened no more than 90 days after the scheduled opening date, we will not charge a royalty fee for the first four months after the opening date of the restaurant;
(4) for restaurants opened no more than 150 days after the scheduled opening date, we will not charge a royalty fee for the first three months after the opening date of the restaurant; and
(5) for restaurants opened more than 150 days after the scheduled opening date, we will begin charging a royalty fee on the opening date of the restaurant.

† The average unit volume and EBITDAR amounts are for the top third of company restaurants open at least one full year as of the 2022 fiscal year-end. The company EBITDAR does not include a 4.5% royalty fee paid by franchisees, which would reduce the EBITDAR to $313,492.

This is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. The offer of a Captain D’s franchise may take place only through the delivery of a current Captain D’s Franchise Disclosure Document or prospectus.

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