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Flexible Prototypes

You Can Bank On Our Market-Smart Prototypes

Reduce start-up costs by as much as 34% with our new prototypes

Franchise Owners are hooked on our low-cost, scalable prototypes that meet the demands of today’s customers and real estate markets — giving you the most flexibility for the best ROI.

Express Prototype

D's Express

Drive-thru and carryout only

Min. lot size: .35 acres
Square feet: 960
Starting cost: $898,600

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22 & 44-Seat Prototype

22-Seat

Smallest dining room, drive-thru

Min. lot size: .50 acre lot
Square feet: 1,700
Starting cost: $1,037,300

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44 Seat Prototype

44-Seat

Traditional dining room, drive-thru

Min. lot size: .60 acre lot
Square feet: 2,100
Starting cost: $1,159,500

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Serve 35% more cars with double drive-thru
Serve 35% more cars with double drive-thru
Captain D's Double Drive Thru
Captain D's Double Drive Thru

Double Drive-Thru Benefits

Add a double drive-thru to any Captain D’s prototype when space allows. On average, units with two drive-thru lanes serve 35% more cars per day than a single lane.

Convert your existing restaurant to the #1 seafood franchise.

As the conversion experts, we quickly turn existing restaurants into a thriving seafood franchise. If you already have an available property, we have the conversion expertise needed to turn that vacant property into a brand new Captain D’s. By utilizing existing efficiencies, we get you up and running faster.

Birmingham, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL

Plano, TX

On average, conversions open 30 days faster than new builds. Conversion builds start at $450,000.

Why do Franchise Owners love converting to a Captain D’s?

We couldn’t be more thrilled to further develop our portfolio and bring the first Express locations to the greater Atlanta area.
Anil Dossani 
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
Anil Dossani
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
Being committed to innovation is something that we need in the franchise community. Captain D’s has a great opportunity for growth.
Lisa Starns - Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
Lisa Starns
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
We chose Captain D's for its best-in-class support and training for our new builds and conversion. This positioned us for immediate success and sustainable growth as we scaled and expanded across the Southeast.
Chris Benner, Largest Franchise owner
Chris Benner
Largest Franchise Owner with 54 locations
With the flexible prototypes and real estate options Captain D’s offers, we continue to see opportunities for growth.
Joe Springer
Multi-unit Franchise Owner of 20 locations
D's Express

D's Express

Drive-thru and carryout only

Starting Cost: $898,600
Square Footage: 960

Site Requirements
Minimum Lot Size: .35 acres
Minimum Lot Depth: 150 feet
Minimum Lot Width: 90 feet
Parking Requirements: 8 (Min), 10+ (Preferred)

D's Express Floor Plan
22 Seat

22-Seat

Smallest dining room, drive-thru

Starting Cost: $1,037,300
Square Footage: 1,700

Site Requirements
Minimum Lot Size: .50 acres
Minimum Lot Depth: 150 feet
Minimum Lot Width: 130 feet
Parking Requirements: 20 (Min), 24+ (Preferred)

22 Seat Floor Plan
44 Seat

44-Seat

Traditional dining room, drive-thru

Starting Cost: $1,159,500
Square Footage: 2,100

Site Requirements
Minimum Lot Size: .60 acres
Minimum Lot Depth: 200 feet
Minimum Lot Width: 130 feet
Parking Requirements: 24 (Min), 26+ (Preferred)

44 Seat Floor Plan

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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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