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Captain D’s opens NC store

Captain D's has opened in Franklin, North Carolina.

October 6, 2015

Captain D’s announced the official opening of its newest restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, at 28 Berry Blvd. This opening marks the brand’s 28th location in the state, according to a company press release.

The new restaurant is owned and operated by Captain D’s franchisees Jim and Val McClure, who have been with the brand for more than a decade and currently own five locations in Georgia. They opened their first Captain D’s in 2003, the release stated.

"Val and I are incredibly proud to be part of the Captain D’s family and have enjoyed growing with the brand over the last 11 years," said Jim McClure, Captain D’s franchisee. "This is our first restaurant outside of Georgia, and we’re thrilled to introduce Captain D’s fresh seafood and new restaurant design to the Franklin community."

The opening in Franklin is the brand’s first this year. In 2015, Captain D’s has achieved 4.94 percent same-store-sales growth in Q1 and 5.2 percent in Q2, with the second quarter representing Captain D’s 15th consecutive quarter of positive growth, the release stated.

"This is a very exciting time for our brand, as we expect to close out the year with franchise agreements to open 75 new restaurants, with a dozen new locations to open by the first quarter of 2016," said Michael Arrowsmith, Captain D’s chief development officer. "We’ve been targeting North Carolina for franchise and corporate expansion and are hopeful that we’ll continue to grow in the state following the McClure’s opening in Franklin. We’re so proud to be opening this new location and give Jim and Val our full support as they make a name for Captain D’s in Macon County."

Captain D’s has 512 restaurants in 26 states and is rebranding as a fast casual brand.