Everyone wins when your tenants convert to the #1 seafood franchise.

Recommending your tenants convert to a Captain D’s is one of the best ways to realize a return on investment for your property. As the conversion experts, we quickly turn vacant restaurants into a thriving seafood franchise to withstand almost any storm.

In fact, Captain D’s had zero permanent closures as a result of COVID. That’s pretty big.

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Birmingham, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL

Clinton Township, MI

Conversions open 30 days faster on average than new builds.

Conversions typically open 30 days faster on average than new builds.

Market-Smart Build-Outs That Fit Your Property and Drive Our $1.25M AUV*.

Reduce start-up costs by as much 34% with our new protypes

Our low-cost, scalable build-out options can fit your existing real estate spaces and meet the demands of today’s customers – giving you and your tenants the most flexibility.

D's Express

Drive-thru and carryout only
Square footage: 960
Min. lot size: .35 acres

Express Prototype

22 & 44-Seat

Dining rooms and drive-thru
Square footage: 1,598-1,964
Min. lot size: .50-.60 acres

More reasons to recommend the only fish in the sea.

Now more than ever, customers keep getting the seafood they love with three dayparts to help your tenants drive revenue and your properties’ multi-daypart traffic.

Higher-quality menu with fresh-grilled options.

Your tenants stand out in a sea of burgers and chicken, giving customers quality food on the go.

QSR price point appeals to a wide audience.

Our affordable menu keeps customers coming back for seafood and bringing their families.

70% off-premise dining

Contactless options keep traffic flowing.

Drive-thru, online ordering or via the app make for efficient carryout, delivery and sales.

Why do Franchise Owners love converting to a Captain D's?

I added Captain D’s to my diverse portfolio with new builds and an existing conversion in Texas. They stay ahead of the real estate game with extremely flexible prototypes and development options.
Sajib Singha, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner in Texas
Sajib Singha,
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner in Texas
We chose Captain D's for its best-in-class support and training for our new builds and conversion. This positioned us for immediate success and sustainable growth as we scaled and expanded across the Southeast.
Chris Benner, Largest Franchise Owner with 39 locations
Chris Benner,
Largest Franchise Owner with 39 locations

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