Captain D's

$CDSPF500 #294
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations518
Franchisee Count321
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$662,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,262,050
Item 7 High$1,862,100
Royalty Fees4.5% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open0
ParentCentre Capital Investors VII, L.P.
PE / InvestorCentre Management Partners, LLC
Founded2000
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business25
Began FranchisingAugust 31, 2000
HQNashville, TN
Executives13
LinksWeb
Main Phone(615)391-5461
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Captain D's, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Captain D's restaurants serving freshly-prepared, high-quality seafood in a fast casual service environment, featuring hand-battered fried fish, grilled fish, shrimp, chicken, and home-style side dishes.

Captain D's, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Captain D’s Intermediate Holding Corp. Key executives include CEO Philip M. Greifeld and COO Nancy Ward. The company operates 289 company-owned and 229 franchised locations.

Captain D's, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Captain D's restaurants serving freshly-prepared, high-quality seafood in a fast casual service environment, featuring hand-battered fried fish, grilled fish, shrimp, chicken, and home-style side dishes.

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