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Captain D’s Converts Former Dunkin’ Location in Atlanta Area

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has converted a former Dunkin’ to its newest franchised location in Marietta, Ga. (not pictured here). This is the fourth Atlanta-area Captain D’s for local owner Anil Dossani, who began franchising with the brand in 2018 and already has a fifth location on tap for Ellenwood later this summer. The Marietta opening comes on the heels of two other Captain D’s conversions this spring in Georgia, including a former Bojangles in Savannah and a Huddle House in Glennville. Dossani …

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Captain D’s Expands Development Team with New Director of Franchise Development

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s has hired Steve Bailey as director of franchise development. Bailey has more than 20 years of experience in franchise sales and development with multiple restaurant service brands, most recently with Fazoli’s. Focusing on territories east of the Mississippi River, he will support Captain D’s ongoing expansion throughout the country alongside longtime senior director of franchise development Steve Bielewicz, who is responsible for growing the company’s presence in the western region. “Captain D’s focus on flexible prototypes and cost-effective conversion opportunities is fueling increased interest from …

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Captain D’s Fuels Franchise Growth Through Conversions of Vacant Properties

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Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has converted a former Huddle House restaurant into its newest franchised location in Glennville, Ga. Owned by local entrepreneur Zuber Malek, the new restaurant will open on April 24; its grand opening kicks off a spate of Captain D’s conversions this spring in Georgia, including a former Bojangles in Savannah and a Dunkin’ in Marietta. The new Glennville restaurant features Captain D’s vibrant, coastal design and welcoming atmosphere, serving high-quality seafood with warm hospitality at an affordable price. With spacious …

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Twin Peaks Adds New VP of Franchise Sales & Development

by Katie Lee

Dallas — As Twin Peaks Restaurant continues the march toward its 100th restaurant, it will turn to a new leader to oversee its increased growth across the country and more markets around the globe. Industry veteran Ray Bodnar is joining the brand’s team as vice president of franchise sales and development. Bodnar, who was most recently director of franchise sales for Captain D’s, brings more than 18 years of experience in franchising, enterprise sales and business development. “Our goal in 2023 and beyond is to start painting the globe buffalo …

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Captain D’s Continues to Grow with New and Existing Operators

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Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has experienced a surge in franchise development throughout 2021, reporting 18 new agreements signed to develop 43 locations in key markets nationwide over the next several years. Half of those agreements are with existing franchisees. Motivated by impressive AUVs and strong sales comps system-wide, Captain D’s franchisees continue to invest in the brand and expand its footprint in their markets, reflecting the viability of its franchise model and attracting new operators to the system. “Captain D’s momentum has been …

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Captain D’s Opens 10 New Restaurants and Accelerates Franchise Development in 2020

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, achieved significant growth amid an unprecedented year, opening 10 new restaurants across the Southeast and Midwest and expanding its footprint into its 23rd state, Michigan. The brand also signed five franchise development agreements throughout 2020 to bring 17 new restaurants to key markets such as the Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta metro areas over the next several years. Coinciding with its ongoing development, Captain D’s has continued to prioritize real estate innovation in driving sustainable growth. Over the years, the brand …

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Captain D’s Unveils New ‘Express’ Prototype With No Indoor Seating

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s has launched a new restaurant prototype called Express, featuring a significantly smaller footprint than its traditional models. Over the past several years, Captain D’s has developed a robust lineup of restaurant prototypes — ranging from a 22-seater to a 62-seater — all intentionally designed to adapt to the increasingly competitive real estate market, as well as provide franchisees with flexibility and substantial cost savings. The first Captain D’s Express is slated to open in the Atlanta metro area in second quarter 2021. Captain D’s Express …

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Captain D’s Opened 15 Locations in 2019; Plans to Open 25 in 2020

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, achieved significant growth and success in its 50th year, opening 15 new locations and signing 8 franchise development agreements with new and existing franchisees to expand its brand footprint throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Utah. “2019 marked our golden anniversary, where we celebrated 50 years of serving high-quality seafood at affordable prices,” says Phil Greifeld, president and CEO of Captain D’s. “As I reflect on the last decade that I’ve been with Captain D’s, I’m so proud of the …

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Goalz Restaurant Group Appoints VP of Operations

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Cheyenne, Wyo. — Goalz Restaurant Group, recently formed franchise operator for Captain D’s, Church’s Chicken and Dog Haus, has appointed Jeron Boemer as vice president of operations in Arizona. In addition, Boemer is partnering with Goalz to develop Dog Haus locations in Tempe, Ariz., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Castle Rock, Colo.

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