# Captain D's

> Captain D's is a Nashville-based quick-service seafood chain that has spent more than 50 years selling batter-dipped and grilled fish, shrimp, and hush puppies at prices that keep families coming back. With roughly 500 restaurants across the U.S. Southeast and Midwest, a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, and around $620 million in annual system revenue, it occupies a rare spot in fast food: the seafood specialist that never chased the burger crowd.

- **Founded:** 1969
- **Headquarters:** Nashville, United States
- **Founders:** Raymond L. Danner Sr. (Founder)
- **Team size:** ~5,100 employees
- **Products:** Batter-Dipped Fish, Grilled Seafood, Family Meals, Franchise Program, Online Ordering & Rewards
- **Notable:** Grew to roughly 500 restaurants across 21+ U.S. states over five decades, Average unit volume surpassed $1 million, reaching about $1.06 million by 2016, New-store openings increased 225% since 2015 during its growth push

## Products & services

- **Batter-Dipped Fish** — The signature hand-battered, wild-caught fish fillets, served in plates and combos with hush puppies and sides.
- **Grilled Seafood** — Grilled fish, shrimp, and salmon with seasoning options like blackened and lemon pepper for guests seeking lighter meals.
- **Family Meals** — Bundled seafood meals designed to feed a family affordably, a core value-driven offering.
- **Franchise Program** — Franchise opportunities with support, training, and site strategy for operators across the Southeast, Midwest, and expansion markets.
- **Online Ordering & Rewards** — Mobile app, online ordering, gift cards, and a loyalty/rewards program for repeat guests.

## Achievements

- Grew to roughly 500 restaurants across 21+ U.S. states over five decades
- Average unit volume surpassed $1 million, reaching about $1.06 million by 2016
- New-store openings increased 225% since 2015 during its growth push
- Ranked among Franchise Times' Top 400 franchise systems

## Latest updates

- **2022-05** — Centre Partners reacquired Captain D's from Sentinel Capital Partners, five years after selling it.
- **2024-01** — Captain D's ranked #137 on Franchise Times' Top 400 list and continued franchise expansion.
- **2024-06** — Opened a first-of-its-kind smaller restaurant model in Arlington, Texas, testing a leaner footprint.

## Links

- Website: https://captainds.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/captain-d-s
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/captainds
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainDs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainds
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/CaptainDs/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainds

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Last updated: 2026-08-14