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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fish & chicken
Number of Locations: 995
Total Investment: $833K - 1.43M
Founded: 1969
Began Franchising: 1970
Public Owned
About Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc.
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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 964 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 2010 | 989 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1,022 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| 2008 | 753 | 0 | 38 | 328 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $833,000 - $1,434,500
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $360,000
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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,