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.
Flexible Prototypes
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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-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
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.
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Birmingham, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Plano, TX
On average, conversions open 30 days faster than new builds. Conversion builds start at $450,000.
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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](https://www.captaindsfranchising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/express-floor-plan.jpg)
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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](https://www.captaindsfranchising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/22-floor-plan.jpg)
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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](https://www.captaindsfranchising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/44-floor-plan.jpg)
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