Captain D’s Opens Walk-Up Store in New York

Nashville, Tenn.-based Captain D’s opened its first northeast location on Dec. 8 in the Bronx. It marks the first of four units opening in the New York City area. The location measures 650 square feet and offers a walk-up counter but no dining room or drive-thru. The design caters to dense metropolitan areas with limited space and heavy foot traffic. Guests can order a full menu of Captain D’s favorites.

Shahid Raza and his development partners at FSR Group are leading the northeast expansion. “This new walk-up prototype is fast, convenient, and built for the Bronx, perfectly matching the neighborhood’s need for affordable meals on the go,” Raza says in the release. The group also is developing five Captain D’s locations in the Baltimore metro area.

Brad Reed, chief development officer of Captain D’s, adds, “This Bronx opening marks an important step in our strategic growth into the Northeast, showcasing how we can deliver on the Captain D’s brand promise in markets where space comes at a premium.”

Captain D’s has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Earlier this year, it signed a deal that would bring 20 units to the U.K., marking its first move into Europe.