Captain D's

  • Captain D's Seafood, Inc.
1717 Elm Hill Pike, # A-10
Nashville, TN 37210-57
  • (800) 550-4877 / (615) 391-5461
  • (615) 231-2734 (Fax)

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

Operating Units

Franchised Units 277 46.5%
Company-Owned Units 319 53.5%
Total Operating Units 596 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 594 99.7% In 25 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 2 0.3% In 2 Foreign Countries
Total 596 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Georgia 99
Tennessee 79
Alabama 71

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? 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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter N/A
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline N/A

Training

Field training in certified cooperating store 6 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $750K
Cash Investment $300K
Total Investment $1.1-1.7MM
Average Total Investment $1.4MM

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 4.50%
Average Royalty 4%
Advertising Fee 4.85%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3-5
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 20
Space Needs (in square feet) 2,700
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Encourages Conversions No
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 4
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 20
Term of Renewal Period 20
Passive Ownership? Allowed, but discouraged
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 3 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 5
USA Yes
Canada No
Overseas Yes
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