Captain D's Seafood Franchise
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 08:00AM Quick-service seafood restaurant/drive-thru
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.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Captain D's Seafood Franchises?
Total Cost: $206,000 USD -$831,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 4.5% - 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: Varies
Contact Information for Captain D's Seafood
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Captain D's Seafood |
Phone Number: (615)231-2066 |
Captain D's Seafood In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Captain D's Seafood begin operations? 1969
When did Captain D's Seafood begin selling franchises? 1969
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 267 0 0 318 2004 259 0 1 316 2003 232 0 1 328 2002 230 0 0 333 2001 212 0 0 353
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No Yes Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No Yes Payroll No Yes 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): Loan Coach, Comerica, GE Capital, CNL, Wells Fargo
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes