Long John Silver's
Franchise Overview
Long John Silver's is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in affordable fried seafood, fish, and chicken, served through a streamlined fast-food format designed for efficiency and consistency across freestanding restaurant locations.
Key Highlights
- Seafood-forward menu stands apart in a burger-dominated QSR landscape
- Limited-menu format engineered for operational efficiency and consistent guest experience
- Comprehensive franchisee support spanning training, real estate, construction, and marketing
- Active franchisee association providing dedicated community representation and ongoing support
Long John Silver's offers franchisees a rare foothold in accessible seafood dining — a underserved niche that draws value-focused families with limited direct fast-food competition.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Long John Silver's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Long John Silver's FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Long John Silver's FDD 2025
June 2025
Long John Silver's FDD 2024
September 2024
Long John Silver's FDD 2024
February 2024
Long John Silver's FDD 2022
July 2022
Long John Silver's FDD 2021
June 2021
Long John Silver's FDD 2020
July 2020
Long John Silver's FDD 2019
May 2019
Long John Silver's FDD 2018
April 2018
Long John Silver's FDD 2017
May 2017
Long John Silver's FDD 2016
April 2016
Long John Silver's FDD 2015
September 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.