Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data
Total Investment
N/A
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
5.0%
Investment range data is not available for this franchise.
Franchise fee data is not available.
Royalty Fee
5.0%
of gross revenue
Ad/Marketing Fund
2.0%
of gross revenue
Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 7.0% of gross revenue
Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.
Category
Fast Casual
Franchise Score
out of 100
Captain D's is a casual seafood restaurant chain that specializes in fried and grilled seafood offerings including fish, shrimp, and crab at affordable prices. The franchise provides a relaxed dining environment with a focus on quality seafood meals and family-friendly service.
Median Revenue
$1,091,730
per year, per location
Mean Revenue
$1,015,843
per year, per location
Estimated Owner Profit
$372,717
per year
Profit Margin
34.1%
of revenue
Estimation method: disclosed+benchmark
Avg. Annual Closure Rate
1.2%
Low risk — below industry average
Net Unit Growth
-246 units
From 2022 to 2025
| Year | Start | Opened | Closed | Transfers | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 246 | +8 | — | — | 223 |
| 2023 | 223 | +9 | — | — | 227 |
| 2024 | 227 | +18 | — | — | 237 |
| 2025 | — | +9 | — | — | — |
Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Captain D's franchise opportunity:
Overall Score
77/100
Strong opportunity
Est. Payback Period
N/A
Insufficient data
Risk Level
Low
1.2% annual closure rate
Captain D's scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,091,730 and a combined fee burden of 7.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.
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