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Long John Silver's Franchise

Quick-service seafood chain

In 1969, this Treasure Island-inspired fish 'n' chips restaurant opened in a small wharfside building. As the quick-service seafood concept has grown, so has the menu. It now offers a variety of batter-dipped fish, chicken and seafood; breaded fish; sandwiches; salads and desserts.

Long John Silver's parent company, Yum! Brands Inc., also owns A&W Restaurants, Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut.

Please Note: The operators of Long John Silver's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Long John Silver's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Long John Silver's franchise?

Total Investment: $1,100,000-$1,700,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000-$30,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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Long John Silver's News

Long John Silver's® Invites Customers To Celebrate 'talk Like A Pirate Day' On Sept. 19
Long John Silver's® is again celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day on Sept. 19. The restaurant chain named after the pirate in Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Treasure Island is inviting customers to get in on the buccaneer fun by celebrating the increasingly popular holiday. "Pirates h... more

Long John Silver's® Chooses Pepsi
Long John Silver's has begun converting its more than 500 company-owned restaurants to serve PepsiCo products, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist and Tropicana Lemonade. Conversions began in July and should be completed by the end of August. More than 175 franchisee-owned ... more

Taste The Good Life! Long John Silver's® Brings Buttered Langostino Lobster Bites To America Just In Time For Lent
Leave it to the world's most popular quick-service seafood chain to add some excitement to the dining season during Lent, a time when seafood consumption increases. This year, Long John Silver's is introducing Buttered Lobster Bites™, made with real langostino lobster. Buttered Lobster B... more

Eight Jackpot Lottery Winners Asked To Take Long John Silver's® Spokesperson Role At Nebraska Press Conference
The eight newest millionaires in the U.S. have more to think about than how to spend their money. They have to consider an offer to serve as Long John Silver's official spokespersons for the company's new Buttered Lobster Bites. When the eight record-setting lottery winners were introduc... more

Mystery Lottery Winner Gets First Commercial Endorsement Offer: Long John Silver's® Asks Unknown Lottery Winner To Become National Spokesperson For New Buttered Lobster Bites
Although yet to be identified, the newest millionaire in the U.S. has already received a first commercial endorsement offer. In an unprecedented move, Long John Silver's wants the winner of the largest-ever lottery to be the company's official spokesperson for its new Buttered Lobster Bites.... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Long John Silver's open? 1969
When did Long John Silver's start franchising? 1970

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	500	0	34	700
2004	496	0	31	702
2003	493	0	29	730
2002	470	0	26	742
2001	451	0	22	745

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): 3rd-party financing available

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Seafood Reataurant Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Over $1 Million

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