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7/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

6 /10
Lower than 42% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
With this Franchise Disclosure Document (this "Disclosure Document"), Captain D’s, LLC is offering the right to develop and franchises to operate one or more Captain D’s restaurants.
Company Background
Captain D's is a chain of fast food seafood restaurants located in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Captain D's offers fried shrimp, fish fillet sandwiches, and chicken fingers along with deep-fried seafood such as clams and oysters served on top of French fries or hushpuppies. The company has been around since 1969 and now operates over 400 locations across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Franchise Opportunity
If you're looking for a franchise opportunity, you want to find the right fit. The restaurant industry is huge and growing. There are over 1 million restaurants in the United States alone! That's a lot of competition. And while there are many opportunities out there, not all of them are created equal. Captain D's is different from other franchises because we've been around since 1969 and have more than 600 locations across 15 states (and counting). We offer an established brand with proven success that can help you succeed as well! Our system has worked for others so it can work for you too! You'll be part of something big when you join our team!
Corporate Structure
Captain D’s, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and conduct business under the names Captain D’s, LLC, Captain D’s, Captain D’s Seafood Restaurants, and Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen. Their principal business address is 624 Grassmere Park Drive, Suite 30, Nashville, Tennessee 37210. They have operated and franchised Captain D’s restaurants since August 31, 2000.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Captain D’s franchise ranges from $1,005,600 to $1,223,600 for the current Captain D’s prototype restaurant. That includes an initial franchise fee that you must pay to the franchisor in the amount of $35,000. You must pay one-half of the initial franchise fee for each Captain D’s restaurant you plan to develop as a non-refundable development fee when you sign a development agreement with us. The development agreements require the development of at least one restaurant.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Restaurants (Sit-Down) Industry

$1,097,122 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2019

$1,097,122
$237,613
Industry Low
$4,847,944
Industry High

Employee Contact Database

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Franchise Disclosure Documents

FDD Effective Date

Distribution of Captain D's Franchisees

Captain D's Franchise System Development in 2021

Historical Captain D's System Growth

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Captain D's business?
Franchisees typically require at least $1,005,600 to $1,223,600 investment to get their Captain D's business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Captain D's?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $35,000 in fees directly to Captain D's in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Captain D's franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Captain D's business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Captain D's unit is approximately $1,097,122. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Captain D's unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Captain D's franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 20 year contract initially. The renewal length is 20 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

6 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $378,270 to $1,638,554 which is Much Lower than the $931,012 to $1,843,346 average in the Restaurants (Sit-Down) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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