Latest news with #CaptainD's
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Craveable' US restaurant chain to make its debut in Europe with 20 stores in the UK – the first opens in just weeks
The new chain is famous for many incredible dishes OPEN UP 'Craveable' US restaurant chain to make its debut in Europe with 20 stores in the UK – the first opens in just weeks Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR seafood restaurant chain from the US is set to make its European debut, starting right here in the UK. Captain D's is the latest US fast food chain to hit the UK and plans to open 20 restaurants across the country with the first set to open in August. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Captain D's is coming to the UK Credit: Getty 4 The fast food chain is known for its seafood fare Credit: Getty Renowned for its seafood offerings, Captain D's is celebrated for its hand-battered fish and indulgent seafood platters. The platters come with an array of dishes such as crispy butterfly shrimp, crab shells stuffed with seafood, and even a dozen fried oysters available as a side option. The brand is well-known for its hush puppies – small, savoury, deep-fried balls made from a cornmeal-based batter that perfectly complement its seafood dishes. Kent will be the first location for a Captain D's in the UK with a shop planned to open there in August. But the precise site of the debut restaurant remains unconfirmed, as the chain is still in the process of negotiating a lease for an undisclosed location. After its opening in Kent other Captain D's restaurants are expected to launch soon after in Sussex and Hampshire. Naveed Chattha, operations director of CDs Holdings, said: "We have been looking for the right brand to introduce to the UK market, which is exciting and healthy. "There is a large fish and chips market in the UK, but no one has tried to apply discipline, standards, and quality to such a level here before. With our experience, we feel Captain D's is the right choice." Captain D's foray into Europe is just one of many American fast food chains making the leap across the pond in recent years. Shake Shack, which started out as a hotdog cart, recently opened its first restaurant inside a UK train station and has 17 sites in the UK after first launching in 2013. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and its fried chicken has proved a huge hit, opening more than 38 restaurants across the UK in that time. Major US fast food chain Chick-fil-A is opening branches across the UK this year too, including in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. The Sun exclusively revealed the exact locations of their first five UK restaurants. 4 Wingstop, which currently has 57 sites across the UK, revealed plans in January to open 20 more before the end of 2025. Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco will also be making its UK debut in the spring.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Captain D's Expansion Pushes North and West
Fast Casual Seafood Leader Adds Maryland to its Mix Plus New Locations in Texas NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's, the nation's leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is expanding on both sides of the Mississippi. It is pushing into the Northeast by adding the state of Maryland to its system and increasing its presence in Texas. The Maryland development group has signed on to develop five restaurants in Prince George County in the Baltimore metro over the next seven years. Expanding Captain D's footprint to its 24th state is part of the Tennessee-based seafood chain's strategic plan to grow into the Northeast. The partnership of Shahid Raza and Ahmed Fawad represents an experienced team that already operates other successful restaurant and franchise businesses in New York, Maryland and Virginia Beach. In Texas, local businessmen Dave Peters, Brian Clemens, and Ruben Cardenas are bringing Captain D's craveable seafood taste to San Antonio. They have signed on to develop three locations and anticipate opening the first restaurant around the Lackland Air Force Base area in early 2026. The brand already has a strong presence in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, and this deal represents exciting growth in the Lone Star state. "My business partners and I only invest in the best businesses based on research, experience and performance and we feel Captain D's fits that criterion," said Peters. "San Antonio is home to restaurants and food from all over the world and Captain D's hand-crafted cooking is a great addition to the area's rich culinary tradition." These development agreements will take advantage of Captain D's flexible restaurant prototypes. The brand adapts to diverse real estate opportunities and market needs by offering build out options to accommodate in-line or end cap locations as well as traditional conversions and new build options. "We are thrilled to kick off 2025 with some amazing new partners who are excited to bring Captain D's to communities in Maryland and San Antionio. This expansion into new territories shows our commitment to thoughtful, strategic growth up the eastern seaboard and west of the Mississippi.," said Brad Reed, Chief Development Officer of Captain D's. "We provide our owners with great flexibility in choosing layouts and locations that, paired with our versatile seafood and chicken menu, ensures our operators' success." This development news comes on the heels of Captain D's recent announcement of its first venture into Europe with a 20-unit deal in the UK, its second international development agreement. With more than 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D's is the fast-casual seafood leader and number one seafood franchise in America ranked by average unit volume. The company is currently seeking master franchisees and multi-unit operators to join in the brand's rapid international expansion, with a focus on Canada, Central and Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit or call 800-314-4819. About Captain D'sHeadquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Captain D's has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Captain D's is the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant and was named the #1 seafood chain in the QSR 50, ranked by AUV. Founded in 1969, Captain D's has been offering its customers high-quality seafood at reasonable prices in a welcoming atmosphere for over 50 years. Captain D's serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company's signature batter dipped fish. The restaurants also offer premium-quality, grilled items such as shrimp, Tilapia and Salmon, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D's favorite. For more information, please visit Contact:Jennifer WilliamsFish 919919.815.4979jwilliams@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Captain D's Sign in to access your portfolio
