Captain D's Seafood Cost Comparisons

About Captain D's Seafood

The first Captain D's opened in Donelson, TN in 1969. It was then called Mr. D's. And the big idea behind it was to serve high quality, quick-service seafood. Over 30 years later this big idea, now Captain D's, has grown to almost 600 restaurants in 23 states. Our menu offers a wide variety of fried, baked and broiled fish and shrimp dishes, seafood-stuffed crab shells, chicken and a variety of side items including corn, baked potato, cole slaw, tossed salads, hushpuppies and desserts, among others. We also offer a variety of seasonal seafood favorites. For a fresh business opportunity that provides industry-leading AUV growth, look no further than Captain D's. Since opening our doors in 1969, we've never stopped innovating and it has paid off. Today, with more than 520 restaurants nationwide and internationally, we're proud to be America's favorite quick service destination for seafood. Never satisfied with success alone, our team of product innovators and culinary experts continually look for opportunities to propel our growth. Our innovations, from rolling out new restaurant designs to offering delicious fire-grilled menu items, help us stand above the rest. We've found the perfect recipe for success through our heritage, hospitality, and commitment to excellence, and we're looking for new franchise professionals to share in Captain D's growth.

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 the franchisor. The development agreements require the development of at least one restaurant.

Veteran Incentives 50% off first-unit franchise fee; royalty fee reduced for first year

#35 in Gator's Top franchises.

#140 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

#329 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

Seafood Reataurant Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Captain D's Seafood against other Seafood Reataurant franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Captain D's Seafood with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise	Franchise Fee	Royalty	Advertising Fee	Development Costs
Bailey Seafood	$35,000	5%		$226,000-$382,000
Boneheads	$25,000	5%	2%	$387,000-$668,000
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.	N/A			$2,500,000
Captain's Boil, The	$30,000	6%	2%	$255,746-$995,550
Coconut's Fish Cafe	$60,000	7%	1%	$412,750-$808,750
Cousins Maine Lobster	$38,500	6-8%	2%	$232,900-$828,700
Fish-O-Licious	$30,000	5%	2%	$122,700-$198,500
Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar, The	$22,000-$35,000	4%		$359,800-$1,600,000
Halibut House - Fish & Chips	$25,000	$2500	2%	$450,000-$550,000
Juicy Crab, The	$50,000	3% going to 4%	1%local+1%Nat'l	$613,500-$1,106,500
LemonShark Poke	$40,000	6%	2%	$341,950-$866,400
LJS Fish & Chips	N/A	6%		$150,000-$250,000
Lobster Joint	$40,000	6%	0.5%	$695,600-$996,400
Long John Silver's	$10,000-$20,000	5%	5%	$671,000-$1,770,000
Nathan's Famous	$30,000	5.5%	2%	$43,000-$1,071,360
Phillips Seafood	$25,000-$40,000	5%	2%	$1,000,000-$5,000,000
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen	$50,000	5%	4%	$383,500-$2,620,800
R.J. Gator's	$40,000	4%		$855,500-$1,200,000
Rockin' Baja Lobster	$30,000	5%		$240,400-$1,200,000
Shell Shack	$50,000			$588,500-$858,900
Shuckin' Shack	$45,000	3.5-5.5%	1.5%	$252,700-$841,750
Slapfish	$30,000	6%	2%	$447,600-$757,650
Tony Roma's	$30,000	4% of net sales	1/2% of net sales for Domestic & 1/4% of net sales for International	$2,182,500-$3,580,000