Captain D's Franchise Review
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Franchise Facts
Captain D’s is a chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in seafood. Captain D’s serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company’s signature hand batter dipped fish, which is freshly prepared.How much does a Captain D's franchise cost?
Captain D's has a franchise fee of up to $35,000, with a total initial investment range of $1,159,500 to $1,354,200.- Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
- Total Investment: $1,159,500 to $1,354,200
- Working Capital: $40,000 to $90,000
- Royalty Fee: 4.5%
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How much does a Captain D's franchise make?
Franchise revenue and profits depend on a number of unique variables, including local demand for your product, labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other factors. We can help you figure out how much money you can make by reviewing your specific situation. Please unlock this franchise for more information.How many franchise locations do they have?
As of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 228 franchised Captain D's locations in the USA.Are there any Captain D's franchise opportunities near me?
Based on 2024 FDD data, Captain D's has franchise locations in 20 states. The largest region is the South with 206 franchise locations.AL
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Last Reviewed: 2024
Sector: Quick Service Restaurants
Category: Chicken, Ribs and Seafood
Captain D's Franchise Stats
Total Investment
$1,159,500 - $1,354,200
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Franchise Agreement
Initial Term
20 Years
20 Years
Renewal Term
20 Years
20 Years
Franchisee Outlet Growth
2010
254
254
2023
228
228
Ongoing Fees
Royalty
4.5%
4.5%
Ad Fees
1.0%
1.0%
# of Franchised Outlets
228
Additional Questions
Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 261 hours. This includes 21 hours of classroom training, 219 hours of on-the-job training, and 21 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who’s in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.| Online | 21 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 219 |
| Classroom | 21 |
| Total | 261 |
Do they offer Territory Rights?
Captain D's offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.Do they provide Veteran or First Responder Discounts?
Yes, unlock to find out the amount of the discount.When did they begin franchising?
They began franchising in 2000. The average Chicken, Ribs and Seafood franchise began franchising in 2010.Do they offer financing support?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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