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Captain D's expanding presence in Georgia

July 31, 2013

Captain D's has signed its second multi-unit deal in the past month. Jim and Val McClure plan to open three locations in northern Georgia throughout the next 36 months.

Jim McClure opened his first Captain D's location in Dahlonega, Ga., nine years ago. Since, the couple has expanded to four Captain D's locations under the name VJM Seafood.

They will break ground on their newest location in Oakwood, Ga., in August.

"We are very excited about the direction that Captain D's is taking. Sales have been great with a large increase in traffic and resulting profit margin," McClure said. "I have been a franchisee for about nine years. Right now, the leadership we have at the corporate office is the best that I've seen. It's an easy decision to go in and sign the agreement to open more locations."

This signing with Jim McClure comes on the heels of another multiunit signing from Townsend Foods. Townsend Foods, owned by 11 year franchise veteran Bill Townsend, signed four additional locations in the Alabama and Tennessee area. McClure and Townsend both serve on the brand's President's Advisory Council.

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