Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc.

Founded: 1969 Franchising since: 1970
In 1969, this Treasure-Island-inspired fish 'n' chips restaurant opened in a small wharf-side building. As the quick-service seafood concept has grown, so has the menu. Long John Silver's now offers a variety of batter-dipped fish, chicken and seafood, breaded fish, sandwiches, salads and desserts.

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

1900 Colonel Sanders Ln. Louisville, Kentucky 40213

Phone: (866)298-6986

Franchisor has 350 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	1022	0	38	0
2008	753	0	38	328
2007	661	0	34	461
2006	505	0	35	692
2005	505	0	35	692

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Asia

Total investment: $879.5-1.3M Franchise fee: $20K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

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

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $1M
Cash liquidity requirement: $360K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Training

• Available at headquarters: 3-5 days
• At training restaurant : 4 weeks

Ongoing Support

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

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#32 (2009); #55 (2008); #74 (2006); #63 (2005);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2006; 2005;

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#16 (2009); #84 (2008);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#62 (2006); #54 (2005);