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Captain D's
Captain D's restaurants offer high-quality seafood in a fast food environment. The menu features our signature hand-battered fried fish. We also offer premium-quality grilled, baked, and broiled fish, as well as shrimp, chicken, and home-style side dishes with selected desserts.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1969
Franchising Since:
1969
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
277
46.5%
Company-Owned Units:
319
53.5%
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Total Operating Units:
596
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
594
99.7%
In 25 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
2
0.3%
In 2 Foreign Countries
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Total:
596
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Georgia
99
2. Tennessee
79
3. Alabama
71
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$750K
Cash Investment:
$300K
Total Investment:
$1.1-1.7MM
Average Total Investment:
$1400K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
4.5%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
4.85%
Average Number of Employees:
3-5 Full-time, 20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
2,700
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
75
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Videos
