Cap't Loui is a seafood boil restaurant franchise serving Cajun style boiled shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, and other shellfish in bold, flavorful seasoning blends. The brand offers a fun, hands on dining experience where guests dig into…
Total Investment
$225K – $828K
Franchise Fee
$15,000 to $50,000
Royalty Rate
4.5% of Gross Revenue Gross Sales
Total Units
5
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Cap't Loui Franchise
Cap't Loui is a seafood boil restaurant franchise serving Cajun style boiled shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, and other shellfish in bold, flavorful seasoning blends.
The brand offers a fun, hands on dining experience where guests dig into bags of seasoned seafood with their hands, creating a social, memorable meal that has become hugely popular across the country.
With a franchise fee of $15,000 to $50,000, Cap't Loui provides a flexible investment range for entering the booming seafood boil restaurant category.
💰Cap't Loui Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$225K
Average Investment
$527K
Maximum Investment
$828K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$15,000 to $50,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
4.5% of Gross Revenue of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
Up to 3% of Gross
Revenue.
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$225,000 – $828,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $225K–$828K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4.5% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (Up to 3% of Gross
Revenue.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
4.5% of Gross Revenue2
Renewal Fee
25% of the then-current
initial franchise fee.
📊Cap't Loui Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Cap't Loui does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Cap't Loui does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Cap't Loui Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordCap't Loui has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Cap't Loui System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
5
Company-Owned
0
Cap't Loui currently operates 5 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Cap't Loui Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Cap't Loui franchise ranges from $225,000 to $828,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $15,000 to $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Cap't Loui charges a royalty fee of 4.5% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a Up to 3% of Gross
Revenue. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Cap't Loui Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Cap't Loui to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Cap't Loui does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Cap't Loui has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $225,000-$828,000, a 4.5% of Gross Revenue royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $15,000 to $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $225,000 to $828,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Cap't Loui
Total Investment
$225K – $828K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$15,000 to $50,000
Royalty4.5% of Gross Revenue
Marketing FeeUp to 3% of Gross
Revenue.
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units5
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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