Capt Loui franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Capt Loui franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $225,000 to $828,000, with about $75,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Capt Loui FDD.
What are the Capt Loui franchise fees and investment?
The Capt Loui franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $225,000 to $828,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $225,000 to $828,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $75,000 |
| US locations | 11 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Garfield, New Jersey |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Capt Loui investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Capt Loui's minimum investment of $225,000 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 767 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Capt Loui belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Capt Loui FDD?
Verify six parts of the Capt Loui Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Capt Loui discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Capt Loui?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Capt Loui:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Poke House | $5,000 to $30,000 | $225,000 to $585,900 |
| The Port of Peri Peri | $35,000 | $225,000 to $500,000 |
| Sharetea | $12,000 | $224,600 to $555,400 |
| Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt | $22,000 | $224,500 to $457,000 |
| Creamistry | $40,000 | $224,500 to $576,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Capt Loui franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Capt Loui franchise ranges from $225,000 to $828,000, including a franchise fee of $50,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Capt Loui franchise?
Capt Loui lists a minimum of about $75,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Capt Loui locations are there?
Capt Loui reported 11 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Capt Loui been franchising?
Capt Loui started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Capt Loui and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Capt Loui. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.