Franchising

C-store owner adds Captain D's to portfolio

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December 1, 2022

Humble, Texas, will be home to Captain D's thanks to the chain's partnership with Irfan Ibrahim and Salman Iqbal, who own 41 convenience stores under their company, Checkout Food Stores.

Uzair Ibrahim, Checkout development president, and Furqan Ibrahim, director of operations, are also owners of the Captain D's at 8408 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass Road West, which features the brand's third double drive-thru.

The deal calls for opening 10 locations in the Houston area. Humble is the first, with a location in Katy planned within the next six months, according to a company press release.

"Irfan and Salman have over 30 years of experience with convenience stores, and our business has succeeded because we focus on quality and an inviting atmosphere," Furqan Ibrahim, who will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, said in the release. "We saw the same commitment to guest experience when we started researching Captain D's. The food quality is superior, with seafood offering something different from the typical fast food. Paired with the welcoming design of the restaurant, we think there is a lot of opportunity and growth for the brand in the Houston area. We look forward to getting to know the Humble community and catering to their needs."

In addition to Checkout Food Stores locations, Captain D's has signed multiple agreements over the last year with existing franchisees for six more restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With 19 locations open and operating throughout the state, the chain plans to open an additional location in Fort Worth next month.

"Our Texas franchisees have been fundamental to the ongoing success of Captain D's, and we are thrilled to be developing new restaurants with established operators like Irfan and Salman who have a deep understanding of their market and share our enthusiasm and commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience," Brad Reed, chief development officer of Captain D's, said in the release. "The brand's ongoing expansion throughout the state reinforces our unique positioning within the fast casual segment and strong unit-level economics."

Captain D's has over 530 restaurants in 23 states