• Captain D's Food
  • Fish

Bring Florida The Seafood It Craves

  • Captain D's franchise location
  • Crab

We’ve done the research—your Florida market is in high demand for quality seafood, making it the perfect time for you to invest in the #1 Seafood Franchise.

With Wide-Open Opportunities Available, Grow Your Portfolio in Your Florida Market

Take advantage of the high growth potential and ask about our pre-selected real-estate options in certain Florida markets.

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With a growing list of existing and coming-soon Captain D’s locations in Florida, the time to drop anchor in your market is NOW!

Existing Locations

  • Belle Glade
  • Crestview
  • Dade City
  • DeLand
  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Jacksonville
  • Lake City
  • Leesburg
  • Marianna
  • Milton
  • Orange Park
  • Orlando
  • Palatka
  • Panama City
  • Pensacola
  • Quincy
  • Sanford
  • Sebring
  • Spring Hill – Now Open!
  • Starke
  • Tallahassee
  • Union Park
  • Winter Garden

You Can Bank On Our Market-Smart Prototypes

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

Reel in your guests with flexible prototypes that meet their demands. Having converted 18 different brands to thriving Captain D’s locations, our experts can take an existing piece of real estate and convert it into a Captain D’s-worthy space. Regardless of which real estate options are available in your area, there is a Captain D’s prototype that will work for you and your Florida market.

Express Prototype

D's Express

Drive-thru and carryout only

Square footage: 960
Min. lot size: .35 acres

22 & 44-Seat Prototype

22 & 44-Seat

Dining rooms and drive-thru

Square footage: 1,700-2,100
Min. lot size: .50-.60 acres

Your ship has come in with Captain D’s

Ready to add some flavor to your portfolio? Our proven franchise model with high-quality seafood at a QSR price point offers a tasty alternative to burgers, pizza and chicken brands.
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Streamline your launch

We’ve done some heavy lifting already, with ideal Florida real estate sites identified and approved for buildout.

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An exceptional $1.303M AUV* and 28.5% EBITDAR

Our ROI is driven by the demand for seafood in an $870B industry.
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Casual dining food quality at a QSR price point

Fresh-grilled options, three dayparts and omnichannel options that drive revenue.

Sajib Singha

Going into this venture, I already knew that Captain D’s was the perfect brand to help me meet my franchise development goals, but it has continued to exceed my expectations with its industry leadership and ongoing support. It has been a pleasure to grow alongside the brand.

Sajib Singha

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

Invest in a category of one

We do more than stand out. We stand alone. Be the one to bring the top seafood franchise to your Florida area today.
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A supportive crew

With ongoing training and marketing support, our franchise development team is ready to help you launch and grow your Captain D’s franchise. We’re invested in your success.

Streamlined supply chain

Our buying process enables us to provide consistent, affordable and high-quality seafood. We continually monitor supplies to ensure quality and value for our guests and Franchise Owners.
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Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Best of the Best 2022

An award-winning franchise

Captain D’s is recognized as an industry leader, including consistently winning Entrepreneur’s Top in Category.

What it takes to own a Captain D’s

To qualify for a franchise opportunity with us, we ask that candidates meet the following criteria:
Possess liquid assets of

$350,000

Have a minimum net worth of

$1,000,000

Fees and Investments for Franchise Owners:

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Conversions starting as low as

$450,000

New builds starting at

$898,600

An Incentive You Won’t Want to Miss

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We’re committed to helping you grow as a Captain D’s Franchise Owner. That’s why we offer Franchise Owners 0% royalties for the first 6 months for locations that open 60 days or more ahead of schedule. This incentive lets Franchise Owners focus on what’s important; gaining control of the market and expanding their reach, while recouping investment costs faster. There has never been a better time to invest in Captain D’s than now.

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