Flexible Prototypes

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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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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?

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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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