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Long John Silver'sFranchise Cost & FDD Overview
Food & Beverage — Quick-Service Seafood franchise. Founded in 1969. Headquartered in Louisville, KY.
Louisville, KY Founded 1969Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Seafood
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Long John Silver's franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Long John Silver's franchise ranges from $677.5K - $2.2M. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Long John Silver's franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Long John Silver's is $35K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Long John Silver's's ongoing fees?+
Long John Silver's franchisees pay a 5% royalty fee on gross sales and a 5% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Long John Silver's franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Long John Silver's has 587 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Long John Silver'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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