Captain D's

Franchise Overview

Captain D's is a fast-casual seafood restaurant franchise that has operated for over 50 years, serving seafood and chicken options in a family-friendly atmosphere with value-oriented pricing that delivers an elevated dining experience at quick-service price points.

Key Highlights

Established leader in the fast-casual seafood dining category nationwide
Comprehensive corporate support including real estate site selection for high-potential locations
Both domestic and international expansion opportunities with prime markets still available
Proven operational infrastructure and innovative growth strategies to help franchisees scale efficiently

Captain D's combines decades of brand equity with robust franchisee support systems, making it a compelling opportunity for operators seeking a differentiated position in the seafood dining segment.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2000

Number of Units518

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$662K – $1.9M

Captain D's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Captain D'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

Captain D's FDD 2026

April 2026

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Captain D's FDD 2025

May 2025

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Captain D's FDD 2024

April 2024

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Captain D's FDD 2023

July 2023

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Captain D' FDD 2023

May 2023

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Captain D's FDD 2022

May 2022

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Captain D's FDD 2021

May 2021

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Captain D's FDD 2020

June 2020

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Captain D's FDD 2019

May 2019

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Captain D's FDD 2018

June 2018

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Captain D's FDD 2017

June 2017

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Captain D's FDD 2016

June 2016

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Captain D's FDD 2015

June 2015

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