Captain D's debuts in NYC as part of Northeast expansion
A growing fast-casual seafood chain has officially touched down in the Big Apple.
Captain D’s has made its debut in New York City with a 650-sq.-ft. location in the Bronx. The new restaurant features a significantly smaller layout than a traditional Captain D’s store with no dining room or drive-thru, catering to customers on the move with a walk-up counter and takeaway service.
Shahid Raza and his development partners at FSR Group are the team introducing Captain D’s to the Northeast, as the group is also developing five Captain D’s locations in the Baltimore metro area. Three additional Captain D’s are currently in development for the New York City area. The brand first announced its plans to enter the market in late 2023.
“One of the reasons we chose to franchise with Captain D’s is that the brand fills a gap in the markets it serves by pairing high-quality seafood with great value,” said Raza. “There is no other franchise concept like it in New York. This new walk-up prototype is fast, convenient, and built for the Bronx, perfectly matching the neighborhood’s need for affordable meals on the go.”
The New York City debut is just the latest expansion for Captain D’s. Earlier this year, the brand opened its first location in the U.K. as part of a 20-unit master franchise agreement.
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“This Bronx opening marks an important step in our strategic growth into the Northeast, showcasing how we can deliver on the Captain D’s brand promise in markets where space comes at a premium,” noted Brad Reed, chief development officer at Captain D’s.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Captain D’s operates more than 530 locations in 23 states and Canada. The chain offers fried and grilled seafood items including shrimp, salmon and whitefish, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly-brewed, Southern-style sweet tea.
