Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.-based fast casual seafood restaurant chain Captain D’s recently announced it was establishing a presence in the U.K. and is eyeing other markets for expansion, opening new opportunities for seafood suppliers in the process.
The operator of 530 restaurants in 23 U.S. states signed a 20-unit franchise agreement in the U.K. in mid-January, marking its first foray into Europe and its second global expansion.
Captain D’s began its international expansion efforts early last year, announcing its first franchise development agreement in Canada to bring five of its restaurants to the greater Toronto, Ontario, metropolitan area.
"Entering the U.K. with experienced restaurant operators underscores our commitment to our thoughtful international growth. This is just the beginning of our expansion of Captain D's quality seafood and hospitality to seafood lovers around the world,” Captain D’s CEO Phil Greifeld said.
The U.K. is a “key market with immense potential,” Captain D’s Senior Vice President of International Operations and Development Hair Parra added.
“By working closely with our master franchisees, we're confident that we'll deliver exceptional results,” he said. “This agreement is a testament to Captain D's readiness to bring its proven model to the global stage.”
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