The franchisee will operate a quick-service restaurant which offers a limited fish, seafood and chicken menu and complementary items.
Company Background
LONG JOHN SILVER'S is a fast-food restaurant franchise that offers a limited fish, seafood and chicken menu. It has been around for over 50 years and currently has more than 500 restaurants. Founded in 1961 by John W. Galardi, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California and is owned by Galardi Family Limited Partnership (GFLP). The first Long John Silver's was opened on March 18th, 1968 in Anaheim at 1776 West Lincoln Avenue with an investment of $125,000 from GFLP. The business was named after Captain William Henry Long John Silver from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island as it was believed "he epitomized the spirit of adventure sought
Franchise Opportunity
Long John Silver's is the world's largest quick-service seafood restaurant chain. We are a fun, fast and friendly place to eat with a menu that features made-to-order fish, shrimp, chicken and more! As America's largest quick service seafood restaurant chain we have over 750 locations in North America - but there are still many people who don't know us yet. We need you to help spread the word about our great tasting food! It takes special people with specific skills to be part of our team at Long John Silver's. You will be working with some of the most experienced professionals in this industry - all dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and preparing quality products for every guest that walks through your door. If you're ready to make an impact on your community, join us today as we continue building our legacy for generations of satisfied customers around the world!
Corporate Structure
Long John Silver’s is a Delaware limited liability company. Their principal business and mailing address is 9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222.
Franchisee Attrition
10 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Lower
than the 8% in the QSR industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by
franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year.
It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model
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Long John Silver's Franchise System Development in 2021
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Long John Silver's business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$393,500 to
$1,818,700 investment to get their
Long John Silver's business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Long John Silver's?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$15,500 in fees directly to
Long John Silver's in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Long John Silver's franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Long John Silver's business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Long John Silver's brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate
$0 revenue, so we would expect
Long John Silver's to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Long John Silver's unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Long John Silver's franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
20 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 5 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$393,500 to $636,200
which is
Much Lower
than the $619,545 to $1,693,635 average in the QSR 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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