{"id":35727,"date":"2025-11-05T02:54:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/35727\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T02:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:54:24","slug":"captain-ds-celebrates-grand-opening-in-arlington-texas-with-special-giveaways-and-community-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/35727\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain D\u2019s Celebrates Grand Opening in Arlington, Texas, with Special Giveaways and Community Partnership\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 03, 2025 \/\/ Franchising.com<\/a> \/\/ ARLINGTON, Texas \u2013 Captain D\u2019s<\/a>, the nation\u2019s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1750 North Bardin Road, Suite 100.<\/p>\n

The newly built end cap restaurant with drive-thru walk-out doors –a first-of-its-kind design for Captain D\u2019s \u2013 is 1,822-square-foot with a 34-seat dining room. The location will employ approximately 50 local team members and will be led by longtime franchise owner Lisa Starnes, who has been part of the Captain D\u2019s family for more than 31 years. This marks her eighth Captain D\u2019s location and her first new store opening in 15 years.<\/p>\n

Grand Opening Week Events<\/p>\n

Opening Day \u2013 Monday, November 3:<\/p>\n


\nThe first 50 guests will receive a free dinner platter and drink. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. <\/p>\n

Grand Opening Celebration \u2013 Wednesday, November 5:<\/p>\n


\nRibbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. including state and local dignitaries <\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy:<\/p>\n


\nA $6.99 Two-Piece Fish Dinner Combo (To-Go only)
\nCaptain D\u2019s swag (while supplies last)
\nPhoto ops with the Captain D\u2019s backdrop for social media <\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 31 years with Captain D\u2019s, I\u2019m more excited than ever to open a new restaurant,\u201d said Lisa Starnes, franchise owner and CEO of Starnes Holdings, Inc. \u201cArlington is a vibrant, fast-growing community, and I\u2019m proud to bring Captain D\u2019s high-quality seafood and friendly service to this area. Our team has worked hard to make this opening special, and we can\u2019t wait to welcome our guests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community Partnership: Mission Arlington<\/p>\n

As part of its ongoing commitment to community involvement, Captain D\u2019s Arlington will partner with Mission Arlington, a local nonprofit organization that unites individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to serve and uplift local residents.<\/p>\n

Dine to Donate<\/p>\n

The Grand Opening celebrations continue as the restaurant hosts a \u201cDine to Donate\u201d day on Wednesday, November 12, when 15% of all sales will benefit Mission Arlington.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiving back is at the heart of who we are,\u201d added Starnes. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to support Mission Arlington and the amazing work they do to make a difference right here in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brad Reed, Chief Development Officer for Captain D\u2019s, praised Starnes\u2019 continued leadership and passion for the brand and serving her community.\u00e2\u0080\u00af\u201cLisa has been an incredible ambassador for Captain D\u2019s for more than three decades,\u201d said Reed. \u201cHer success and commitment to quality, service, and community are exactly what make our brand so strong. We\u2019re thrilled to see her open this innovative new location in Arlington.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new Arlington restaurant will be open during standard Captain D\u2019s hours and offers convenient dine-in, drive-thru, and takeout service.<\/p>\n

With more than 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D\u2019s is the fast-casual seafood leader and number one seafood franchise in America ranked by average unit volume. The company is currently seeking single- and multi-unit operators to join in the brand\u2019s rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.captaindsfranchising.com<\/a> or call 800-314-4819.<\/p>\n

ABOUT CAPTAIN D\u2019S<\/p>\n

Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Captain D\u2019s has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Captain D\u2019s is the nation\u2019s leading fast casual seafood restaurant and was named the #1 seafood chain in the QSR 50, ranked by AUV. Founded in 1969, Captain D\u2019s has been offering its customers high-quality seafood at reasonable prices in a welcoming atmosphere for over 50 years. Captain D\u2019s serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company\u2019s signature batter dipped fish. The restaurants also offer premium-quality, grilled items such as shrimp and salmon, and whitefish as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D’s favorite. For more information, please visit\u00e2\u0080\u00afwww.captainds.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SOURCE Captain D’s<\/p>\n

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Media Contact:<\/p>\n

Nicole Hunnicutt
(954) 893-9150
[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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