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Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today its newest opening in Oakland, Tennessee. Located at 35 West Land Way Cove, this new restaurant is operated by Joe Springer, owner of Nufish LLC, the brand’s second largest franchisee. Since joining forces with Captain D’s in 2009, the Nufish group has helped expand the brand’s footprint across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with the Oakland restaurant marking its 21st location.

Buying a franchise requires due diligence and ensure it’s your right choice. The research is often the most focused upon part of due diligence, but equally important is getting introspective. If you’re considering starting a franchise, here are five questions to journal on, discuss with your partner, or think through.

Each year since 2009, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises Ranking, a snapshot of how a number of the most successful franchises in the world fared in the past year compared to the year before. This is how the 2024 ranking shook out.

Fast casual seafood leader extends boundaries with Franchise Development Agreements in Northeastern United States and Canada, continued success with conversions.