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Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, recently announced it has experienced a surge in franchise development throughout 2021, reporting 18 new agreements signed to develop 43 locations in key markets nationwide over the next several years.  What may be even more impressive is that half of those agreements are with existing Franchise Owners, whose success continues to … Read more

As the top seafood franchise with a proven franchise system built on over 50 years of industry experience, Captain D’s continues to receive recognition from industry publications. Read about Captain D’s inclusion in QSR Magazine’s 15 Chains Ready to Contend as Fast Food’s Top Players.

The awards and recognition just keep coming for Captain D’s. We are delighted to be named Entrepreneur magazine’s Best of the Best #1 Seafood Franchise in their recent Franchise 500 rankings. Entrepreneur looks at five distinct categories when deciding which franchises make their list. Those categories are costs & fees, size & growth, support, brand … Read more

Fast Casual Seafood Leader Leverages Real Estate Expertise to Convert A Former Jack in the Box Restaurant Into Its 19th Location in the State Captain D’s announced today its ongoing expansion in Texas with the conversion of a former Jack in the Box restaurant to its newest franchised location in Gun Barrel City. Located at … Read more

While 2020 was a tough year for many businesses in the franchise sector, Captain D’s found sustained success during this rough period. In fact, not only was Captain D’s able to avoid any permanent closures due to COVID, but we opened up 10 new locations, proving once again that we are one of the best … Read more

CEO says the chain is set up for double-digit growth in comps and EBITDA this year. Captain D’s expects to open 15 stores this year. QSR | Ben Coley | March 3rd, 2021 CEO Philip Greifeld says the chain, which has more than 540 stores, ended 2020 with record sales growth, and has begun this … Read more

How A Captain D’s Franchise is Charting Sustained Growth A strong work ethic, great business instincts and a passion for people have helped Texas-based Captain D’s franchisee Sajib Singha find personal and business success as a Multi-Unit Franchisee. Building A Legacy One Franchise At A Time. Born in Bangladesh, Sajib immigrated to the United States … Read more

QSR | February 11th, 2021 More than 540 restaurants in 23 states. Captain D’s announced that it achieved significant growth amid an unprecedented year, opening 10 new restaurants across the Southeast and Midwest and expanding its footprint into its 23rd state, Michigan. The brand also signed five franchise development agreements throughout 2020 to bring 17 … Read more

2020 is over but shifts in dining trends triggered by a global pandemic are here to stay, making it the right time to rethink conventional models, embrace restaurant conversions and get creative about the possibilities for growth. Riding The Tide To New Growth. With new, unique properties becoming available as brick and mortar businesses downsize … Read more

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a seismic shift in real estate trends, and Captain D’s was ahead of the curve with its savvy focus on conversion opportunity. A recent interview in Franchise Focus Magazine highlights how our fast-casual franchise brand’s innovative prototypes became the ideal solution in today’s rapidly changing markets. Innovative Planning Makes Us A … Read more