Anthony Bourdain’s book, Kitchen Confidential, published in 2000, was an eye-opening tale of the pressures and stresses of running a restaurant. Back then, most people were unaware of all the things a restaurateur juggles in a day, including the volatile prices of meat. Chris Benner was working for another restaurant brand back then, and he … Read more
With more than 20 years of experience in multi-unit executive management, Jimmy Jamshed knows his way around a franchise system. In addition to his other holdings, he owns multiple restaurant franchises, C-stores, and shopping centers. So, as a seasoned investor, he knew exactly what he was looking for when he set out to diversify his … Read more
Everyone has that one favorite restaurant that they return to again and again. For many, that dining destination is Captain D’s. We couldn’t be prouder to recently be recognized by our guests as one of the Top 50 Beloved Brands in Nation’s Restaurant News, Consumer Picks edition. The ranking is determined by a True Loyalty … Read more
Captain D’s is proud to announce that we have been ranked #1 in our category in Entrepreneur’s Top 500 and have also received recognition in Entrepreneur’s 2019 Best of the Best Franchises. The Best of the Best ranking celebrates those elite companies that rank at the top of their industry categories in the Franchise 500. … Read more
Captain D’s vice president of construction, Larry Jones, was recognized at the 2019 NAFEM Show. Jones was celebrated during the event for his work with Vulcan, a best-in-class supplier of top quality, energy efficient foodservice equipment. Together, Jones and Vulcan developed an ENERGY STAR certified countertop electric fryer, which was on display at the show’s … Read more
Entrepreneur is the premier source for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. Their much anticipated, annual list of the top 200 food and restaurant franchises is based on the score each company received when evaluated by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® formula. Over 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, … Read more
Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of two new restaurants in the Midwest, highlighting the brand’s development and explosive momentum in the region. The newest franchised location in Milwaukee marks the company’s first in Wisconsin and is owned and operated by Valerie Daniels-Carter, an industry veteran, and the country’s largest female African-American foodservice … Read more
The nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today that Brad Reed has been promoted to chief development officer. Previously serving as vice president of franchise operations, Reed has been with the company for more than seven years and has been highly instrumental in driving the brand’s ongoing development efforts throughout his tenure. He assumed … Read more
Our seafood franchise owners get the support they need from initial training through grand opening and beyond When you choose to open a Captain D’s, our award-winning franchise training and support staff are there every step of the way. We provide you with the vital information you’ll need to grow a thriving seafood restaurant, including … Read more
*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.
† The average unit volume and EBITDAR amounts are for the top third of company restaurants open at least one full year as of the 2023 fiscal year-end. The company EBITDAR does not include a 4.5% royalty fee paid by franchisees.
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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