Captain D's Seafood
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Captain D's Seafood system.
Captain D's Seafood
1717 Elm Hill Pike, # A-10
Nashville, TN 37210-5701
800#: (800) 550-4877
Tel: (615) 231-2188
Fax: (615) 231-2734
E-mail: mike_pearce@captainds.com
Web Site: www.captainds.com
Contact: Mr. Mike Pearce, VP Franchise Development
CAPTAIN D'S restaurants offer fresh, high-quality seafood in a fast, casual-service environment. The menu features our signature fried fish, which is hand-cut, hand-battered and made-to-order to ensure freshness. We also offer premium-quality baked and broiled fish, as well as shrimp, chicken and home-style side dishes with selected desserts. A high percentage of our customer base in African-American and Hispanic. CAPTAIN D'S is the second largest seafood chain in America.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1969
First Franchise: 1969
Franchise Units: 280
Company-Owned Units: 317
Total Units: 597
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 25 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 102 in GA, 80 in TN, 74 AL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 27
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 10
>Native American: 1
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT, 20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $200K
Total Investment: $1.1-1.2MM
Average Total Investment: $1150K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: Up to 5.25%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 106
On-Going Support: a,b,C,D,E,f,G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Weeks Field Training in Certified Co-operating Store (Closest Location).
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Currently targeting Eastern Half of US
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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