About Us

Captain D’s: The top seafood franchise legacy

For over 50 years, Captain D’s has led the way in seafood, offering guests quality meals in a warm, family-friendly setting at an unbeatable value. As a top QSR franchise, it’s more than just a brand — it’s an opportunity designed for growth and long-term success.

 1969
Captain D’s opens as Mr. D’s Seafood and Hamburgers in Tennessee with the goal to provide quality seafood at reasonable prices. The concept was a hit, and restaurants began to spread throughout the Southeast.
 1970s
Captain D’s started franchising with the goal of making quality seafood more easily available and affordable.
 1980s & 1990s
Captain D’s grew throughout the Southeast. The brand evolved with a new image and logo, as well as new restaurant interior and exterior designs. Captain D’s were beginning to pop up in more places, and the brand itself was developing along with the franchise.

 2012
Captain D's debuted a new image and colorful coastal restaurant design that defined our brand even more, with a clear mission of bringing a taste of the coast at an affordable price to everyone!
 2017
QSR Magazine names Captain D’s one of the 9 best franchise deals
 2018
Captain D's creates a new smaller footprint restaurant prototype to improve ROI by reducing build-out costs for their Franchise Owners.

 2019
Captain D's unveiled our 50th Anniversary logo and a record 17 locations opened in a single year!
 2020
Captain D’s successfully launched our innovative flexible prototypes. In addition, we had no locations permanently close due to Covid-19.
 2022
   In 2022, we opened our first Express prototypes for walk-up and drive-thru only.

Our Brand Promise

At Captain D’s, we take pride in serving fresh, flavorful meals that keep guests coming back. From premium seafood to crispy chicken and delicious sides, every dish is crafted for quality and craveability. As a leading restaurant franchise, we’re committed to delivering the best in fast, fresh dining at a QSR price.