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Captain D's reaches 15th quarter growth milestone

The company attributes menu innovation and restaurant redesign as primary driving forces behind the brand's continued success.

July 24, 2015

Captain D's LLC achieved 5.2 percent same-store-sales growth for the second quarter of 2015, marking the company's 15th consecutive quarter of positive growth, according to an announcement. The company attributes menu innovation and restaurant redesign as the primary driving forces behind the brand's continued success.

Captain D's has unveiled a variety of new dishes and re-invented old favorites such as its Home-Style Fish Tenders and Crispy Flounder Meal. The company has also re-branded a total of 175 restaurants and was recently recognized as a top employer in Tennessee. Gannett Company-owned news source The Tennessean chose Captain D's as a recipient of the 2015 Top Workplaces award, naming the company one of the top 10 employers in the state.

"A fundamental aspect of the Captain D's brand is our unwavering commitment to serving freshly prepared, high-quality food at an affordable price in a welcoming atmosphere, and we are thrilled that doing what we do best has translated into such a strong second quarter," said Phil Greifeld, Captain D's CEO. "In the midst of continual menu innovation and restaurant re-imaging, we have remained true to our core values and guest-centric culture, which is reflected in our ongoing success. We look forward to maintaining this momentum as we head into the second half of the year, continuing to demonstrate why Captain D's is a fast casual leader."

Captain D's expanded its grilled menu in the second quarter and debuted a limited-time Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Meal and new Tilapia and Shrimp Skewer Meal. Additionally, D's rolled out a limited-time 5 Under $5 menu and for the summer months, Home-Style Fish Tenders, Fried Pickles, and Key Lime Pie.