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Captain D's Seafood Kitchen

Leadership

Captain D’s names new director of operations

 By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 04, 2017

Summer Sims has been with the fast-casual chain for over 20 years.

Financing

Captain D's sold to Sentinel Capital

 By Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

The deal gives the seafood QSR chain its third private-equity owner in four years.

Consumer Trends

Customers’ most-craved seafood

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 21, 2017

See which 10 chains are winning with seafood that consumers say they can’t get anywhere else.

Food

Restaurant menus spotlight seafood for Lent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2017

Seasonal promotions for fish and shellfish dishes are accelerating at chains.

Top 500 Chains

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen

Jun. 12, 2017

The hand-breaded seafood chain has been rolling out a new look with a warm, coastal vibe

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in November

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 30, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase based on name and description.

Financing

Why some companies go slow on delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2017

Citing the services’ high costs, Olive Garden owner Darden and Newk’s Eatery are cautious on the industry trend.

2017 Top 500: Specialty LSR

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Together, the specialty LSR category increased sales by 8.6%, to $6.9 billion, and units by 5.2%, to 11,070.

Marketing

Hmm, sounds familiar: Restaurants recycle old traffic draws

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 27, 2017

The latest flurry of restaurant marketing tactics feel remarkably similar to what other concepts and segments have been doing successfully for some time.

Leadership

Captain D’s promotes chain vet to COO

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 12, 2017

Tim Ward, formerly of Arby's, has been with the seafood fast casual since 2011.

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