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Former Taco John's VP opens Captain D's franchise in Georgia

March 4, 2019

Captain D's has opened in Pooler, Georgia. Located at 161 Tanger Outlet Dr., the Pooler restaurant sets Captain D's at more than 100 locations in the Peach State, according to a company press release. The franchisee leading the Savannah suburb expansion is Shawn Eby, who previously served as VP of Operations for Taco John's. In addition to opening his first Captain D's location, Eby will continue to own and operate his restaurants with Dairy Queen, Dog Haus Biergarten and Church's Chicken.

"When looking to boost my ownership portfolio, Captain D's made my decision to partner with the brand easy due to their unwavering support for franchisees and recent success in targeted growth," Eby said. "The company's track record in Georgia proves their presence in the state is impactful and positions my location for a prosperous future. As a result, I'm not only excited, but also confident in opening four additional Southeastern locations throughout the upcoming year, and am looking forward to helping further the franchise's footprint throughout my community."

Throughout the past year, the Nashville-based company has opened more than a dozen locations and inked numerous franchise development agreements to open units in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan and Oklahoma. It has more than 530 restaurants in 22 states.

The company is seeking multi-unit operators to join in the brand's expansion.