Franchising

Captain D's toasts Midest expansion with Champagne opening

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July 27, 2020

Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Champaign, Illinois. Located at 1409 North Prospect Ave., it marks the brand's first Central Illinois location and seventh overall in the state. Following the opening of a unit in Carbondale last year, the expansion into Champaign reinforces Captain D's focus on Illinois growth, according to a company press release. Additional restaurants are set for the Chicago metro area in the near future.

The Champaign location is open for drive-thru and carryout only; the dining room will remain closed for the immediate future to help ensure the safety of guests and team members. Contactless curbside pick-up is available for guests wanting to place orders by calling ahead or via online ordering at captainds.com. Captain D's also offers third-party delivery through Uber Eats. Additionally, Captain D's has enhanced its standard employee food safety protocol to now include single-use dining items, sanitation procedures deployed every 30 minutes, the installment of plexiglass barriers between guests and cashiers, employee health screenings, among other measures, according to the release.

Captain D's has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states.