Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc.
Fish & chickenBackground
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.
Franchisor has 350 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
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
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.
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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
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $879.5-1.3M Franchise fee: $20K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable |
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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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
Rankings
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);
#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);