Long John Silver's

$LJSSF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations479
Franchisee Count261
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$1,092,500
Item 7 Midpoint$2,626,250
Item 7 High$4,160,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Receipts for Traditional Restaurants; 6% of Gross Receipts for Non-Traditional Restaurants
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open0
ParentLong John Silver’s, LLC
Founded1969
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business56
Began Franchising1969
HQLouisville, KY
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone(502) 815-6100
Email
FDD IssuedJune 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Long John Silver's, LLC operates and franchises the right to operate LJS Restaurants featuring a limited menu of fish, seafood, chicken and related items, including hushpuppies, crumblies, and distinctive sea-shares, platters, and combo meals, offered in traditional full-service and non-traditional limited-service formats with dine-in, delivery, carry-out and drive-thru service options.

Long John Silver’s LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, originally incorporated in 1969. It operates through subsidiaries and has a management team that includes key executives, though specific names and numbers are not disclosed.

Long John Silver's, LLC operates and franchises the right to operate LJS Restaurants featuring a limited menu of fish, seafood, chicken and related items, including hushpuppies, crumblies, and distinctive sea-shares, platters, and combo meals, offered in traditional full-service and non-traditional limited-service formats with dine-in, delivery, carry-out and drive-thru service options.

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