Captain D’s recently opened in a former Taco Bell location in Brooksville, Florida. Provided.
Captain D’s is on a restaurant conversion roll, recently transforming a former Huddle House restaurant into a franchised location in Glennville, Georgia.
Next week, it will start servings guests in a former Bojangles in Savannah, and in May, an Atlanta-based franchisee will open a Captain D’s inside a converted Dunkin’ in Marietta. Conversions open 30 days faster than new builds and start at $400,000, according to Brad Reed, chief development officer of Captain D’s.
“We have several more converted restaurant locations on tap for Georgia this spring, showcasing our expertise in turning around a variety of vacant properties and getting our franchisees up and running faster to serve their communities,” he said in a press release.
Owned by local entrepreneur Zuber Malek, the Glennville restaurant features Captain D’s coastal design, seating for 22 guests and a drive-thru.
“When I saw the chance to convert a vacant restaurant site at the entrance to our city and replace an eyesore with a crown to the town, I knew it was the right next business investment for me and for Glennville,” franchisee Zuber Malek said in the release. “I’m grateful for the tremendous support the community has always shown us and look forward to bringing them Captain D’s.”
With over 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D’s is seeking single and multi-unit operators to join in the brand’s rapid expansion.
