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FOOD Rankings & Awards • #1 fast-casual seafood chain in the QSR 50 by AUV • 12th largest AUV growth out of the nation’s top 100 chains • Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchise in Franchise Business Review’s annual satisfaction survey Opportunity Description Since opening in 1969, we’ve never stopped innovating and it has paid off. Today, with over 500 restaurants, we’re the #1 fast-casual seafood chain in the QSR 50, ranked by AUV. Our high quality seafood, warm hospitality, and commitment to innovation have helped us get there. In 2015, Captain D’s experienced its most successful year yet by establishing an alltime system-wide AUV record. We’re entering our sixth year of system-wide positive same store sales growth. Site Location Assistance We will work with you to find the right location for your seafood restaurant. You’ll have full support from our real estate team along with their site selection tools to give you confidence in finding the right location for your new Captain D’s restaurant. 34 • Ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as a top franchise in the Franchise 500® FAST FRANCHISE FACTS Franchising Since: 1969 Multi-Unit Franchising Operating Units: 57% Total Franchise Operating Units: 241 Company Operating Units: 274 Capital Investment: $771,000 - $1,003,000 Franchise Fee (per unit): $25,000 Royalty Fee (per unit): 4.5% Qualifications Captain D’s is seeking single and multi-unit prospective franchisees that have a passion for their community and a commitment to deliver high-level customer service to Captain D’s customers. Ideal candidates would have a background in retail, operations, and development, preferably in the restaurant industry. Minimum qualifications: $1 million collective net worth, with liquid assets greater than $350,000. Advertising Fee (per unit): 1.1% plus min. 2% local CONTACT Earnings Claims: Yes Mark Levis Senior Director, Franchise Sales [phone] [phone] [email protected] www.captaindsfranchising.com [phone] Build-Out Options: Freestanding and Inline (with drive thru capabilities) Available Territories: United States MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2016 MUBG16_listing_pages27-59_4.indd 34 4/7/16 4:59 PM