Captain D'sFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Food & Beverage — Quick-Service Seafood Restaurant franchise. Founded in 1969. Headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Investment

$1.2M - $1.4M

Franchise Fee

$35K

Royalty

4.5%

+ 1% marketing

Total Units

530

Nashville, TN Founded 1969Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Seafood Restaurant

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2024 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Captain D's franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Captain D's franchise ranges from $1.2M - $1.4M. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Captain D's franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Captain D's is $35K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Captain D's's ongoing fees?+
Captain D's franchisees pay a 4.5% royalty fee on gross sales and a 1% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Captain D's franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Captain D's has 530 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Captain D's's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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