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    Captain D's Franchise

    Food Service

    Food Service franchising with Captain D's

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$1,453,000 – $1,862,100
    Franchise Fee$35,000
    Royalty4.5%
    Ad Fund1%
    Total Units (2025)518
    Franchised Units229
    Company-Owned289
    Renewal Term20 years

    About Captain D's

    Captain D's is a franchise opportunity in the restaurant and food service sector. Prospective owners evaluate quick-service and casual dining concepts like Captain D's on startup cost, ongoing fees, and the strength of franchisor support.

    Opening a Captain D's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $1,453,000–$1,862,100. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.

    Captain D's does not publish a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD. In that case, the most reliable way to understand earnings potential is to speak directly with current Captain D's franchisees during your due-diligence process.

    You can access Captain D's's current FDD through Franchat and weigh it against similar food service brands in the directory.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Financial performance is not disclosed in this brand's current FDD. Ask the franchisor directly for validation calls with existing operators.

    Training, Territory & Support

    Training0.3 weeks
    Veterans DiscountYes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Captain D's FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Captain D's.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$1,453,000
    Max Investment$1,862,100
    Franchise Fee$35,000