Captain D's names new chief marketing officer

December 4, 2011

Jonathan Muhtar has been named chief marketing officer at Captain D's.

Captain D's launches white fish entrée, charity campaign

November 6, 2011

Captain D's has launched the new Southern Style White Fish dinner, its biggest fish to date. The dinner is $4.99 and includes two sides and Captain D's hush…

Captain D's names new CFO

November 3, 2011

The 527-unit Captain D's chain has added yet another member to its executive team, naming Laurie Lawhorne as its new chief financial officer.

Captain D's appoints local marketing leader

October 4, 2011

Captain D's has named Margo Mize as senior director of local store marketing.

Contentious breakup for Captain D’s and AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 9, 2011

Less than two years after landing the Captain D's account, Florida-based ad agency Zimmerman has jumped ship, citing differences with CMO Monte Jump, who…

Righting the ship: With Captain D’s new leadership team in place, focus shifts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO Phil Greifeld discusses plans for new equipment, products, branding and design.

NPD Group: Fried seafood consumption continues decline

July 18, 2011

New research from the NPD Group, a Chicago-based market research company, has found that total U.S. seafood and fried seafood servings have been declining for…

Popeyes fires up shrimp for the summer

June 27, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., will launch its Firecracker Shrimp from June 27 through July 24.

Captain D’s rolls out six new sandwiches

June 19, 2011

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen has launched two new sandwiches -- North Pacific Cod and Breaded Chicken -- featuring new customizable toppings.

McDonald’s Europe switches to sustainable fish supply

June 7, 2011

Beginning in October, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish products in 39 countries throughout Europe will be certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council…

21-unit Captain D’s franchisee files for bankruptcy

June 1, 2011

Sonfish LLC, a Captain D's franchisee with 21 units in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Captain D’s taps direct marketing partner

May 4, 2011

Captain D's, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, has signed an agreement with Vertis Communications to deliver targeted promotional messages to its guests…

Captain D’s names new EVP of marketing

April 12, 2011

Captain D's continues to beef up its new management team, naming Monte Jump as its new executive vice president of marketing.

Feeding the faithful: QSRs kick off Lenten season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Quick-service restaurants are ramping up their seafood promotions in an effort to reel in faithful customers during the Lenten season, which begins today and…

Long John Silver's rebranding effort kicks off

February 10, 2011

Just in time for Lent, the busiest time of the year for seafood consumption, Long John Silver's is imparting a new marketing message revolving around the…

Go fish: Jack in the Box rolls out combo deal

February 6, 2011

Jack in the Box is offering a limited time fish sandwich combo meal for $2.99 plus tax, just in time for the Lent season.

Gone fishin': El Pollo Loco introduces fish tacos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 27, 2011

El Pollo Loco will add fish tacos to its lineup this weekend. The new menu item will come in two varieties: Classic Baja and Spicy Avocado. They will be…

Post spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood

January 26, 2011

Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…

Yum! Brands selling Long John Silver's, A&W

January 17, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has announced that it is planning to sell its Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food brands, and is actively…

Captain D’s adds operations EVP to the helm

January 4, 2011

Captain D’s has named Michael Lippert as its executive vice president of operations. The former Arby’s COO, Lippert, assumed his new role JanuaryTh 4.