For 50 years, Captain D’s has continued to catch a growing share of the fast-casual market because there is no other franchise quite like us. Aside from maintaining a long and steady run of success, we have also disrupted the market with a truly unique model in an underserved category.
Disrupting the Sea of Sameness in Restaurant Franchises
Captain D’s does more than stand out. We stand alone.

As the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, we are the only fish in the sea. By providing an alternative to burgers, pizza, and chicken, we have positioned ourselves to be the franchise of the future with no competition in the fast-casual space.
Interested in a fresh alternative to the QSR sea of sameness?

Our hybrid concept that combines casual dining food quality, a QSR price point, and a fast-casual service experience is creating all kinds of buzz!

Captain D’s is making serious waves in the industry and was ranked as Best Food and Restaurant Franchise by Entrepreneur and Top 50 Beloved Brands by Nation’s Restaurant News.

Choose the brand with no direct competition that complements rather than competes with your other brands. Choose Captain D’s.
At Captain D’s, We’re All in the Same Boat.

Another strong selling point of Captain D’s is that over 50% of our 500+ restaurants in 22 states are corporately owned.

This means that we are as invested in our restaurant’s success as our Franchise Owners. The corporate team is made up of proven restaurateurs that have some serious skin in the game and are implementing the same practices as their Franchise Owners.
AT CAPTAIN D’S SUCCESS IS SUSTAINABLE

Based on customer demand, it is the perfect time to own a Captain D’s! We all know that today’s customer is looking for healthier options, excellent service, food quality, and meal customization.

But, what’s really interesting is how this directly relates to seafood. People are consuming much more fish than in previous decades, with average worldwide per capita consumption hitting 43 pounds per year according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

The global seafood industry contributes $870 billion to the worldwide economy (Future of Fish, 2014). We’re gonna need a bigger boat!
A SHORE THING

To attract and maintain customer loyalty, we offer an excellent product at a phenomenal price, with a dining experience that will keep customers coming back.

Simply by focusing on seafood options, we already stand out. But, that’s only one part of it.
The quality of our product also sets us apart.

Our chef-driven menu starts with whole cut filets, no square patties made of processed seafood here. All of this at an affordable price—including a $4.99 value offering that will keep customers coming back again and again.
AUTHENTIC BRAND. SUPERIOR PRODUCT.

Captain D’s will not be outdone when it comes to quality seafood. We can tell you where your fish is caught, thanks to our use of sustainable fishing grounds near Alaska.
We also use the entire cut, or fillet, of the fish for our products—no piecing together scraps and then breading it to hold the whole thing together. Our fish fillet flakes when it’s cut, just like it’s supposed to.
Smooth Seas Ahead

Captain D’s is not a publicly traded company so we can provide as much support to our Franchise Owners as we see fit!

And we do A LOT. Our pre-opening marketing plans, scheduled and unscheduled restaurant visits, and our ongoing educational tools maximize our Franchise Owners success.
7 Certified Trainers on Opening Day
68 Restaurant Operators on Training Team
750+ Grand Opening Training Hours
Plus, we’re always just a phone call or email away!
A GREAT CATCH

Our revenues are rising every year, making it a great time to own a Captain D’s!