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 Captain D's 1717 Elm Hill Pike, # A-1 Nashville, TN 37210 |
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Business Description
Captain D's restaurants offer high-quality seafood in a fast food environment. The menu features our signature hand-battered fried fish. We also offer premium-quality grilled, baked, and broiled fish, as well as shrimp, chicken, and home-style side dishes with selected desserts.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1969
Franchising Since: 1969
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 Full-time, 20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,700
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
Captain D's restaurants offer high-quality seafood in a fast food environment. The menu features our signature hand-battered fried fish. We also offer premium-quality grilled, baked, and broiled fish, as well as shrimp, chicken, and home-style side dishes with selected desserts.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1969
Franchising Since: 1969
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 262 | 47.4% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 291 | 52.6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 553 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Georgia | 99 |
| 2. Tennessee | 79 |
| 3. Alabama | 71 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $750K |
| Cash Investment: | $300K |
| Total Investment: | $1.1MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $1100K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 4.85% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,700
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 3 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 75 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Field training in certified cooperating store | 6 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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