Seafood franchises span a wide range of concepts—from sushi kiosks and fast-casual poke shops to Cajun boil restaurants and full-service seafood bars.
Some brands are well-established national chains, while others are fast-growing newcomers gaining traction in major markets.
To identify the most attractive opportunities, we focused on brands that combine strong system momentum, reasonable startup costs, and a track record of unit expansion. Below are the seafood franchises that stand out most today.
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16
$412,000 - $1,204,000
$2,302,000
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$333,000 - $798,000
$1,068,000
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$241,000 - $629,000
$821,000
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$346,000 - $504,000
$798,000
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$457,000 - $1,401,000
$1,142,000
Angry Crab Shack is a seafood restaurant franchise offering a unique dining experience with Cajun-inspired seafood boils, flavorful dishes, and a fun, casual atmosphere.
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$2,302,000
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Angry Crab Shack is a full-service Cajun seafood boil restaurant known for high volumes and a lively, casual dining model.
Its top ranking reflects its strong payback period, solid network expansion, and mid-range investment that delivers attractive efficiency.
RNR Rock 'N Roll Sushi is a sushi restaurant franchise combining rock 'n' roll music with a diverse sushi menu, creating a unique and entertaining dining experience.
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$1,068,000
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RNR Rock ’N Roll Sushi combines a modern sushi menu with a music-themed dining experience and broad regional appeal.
Its position reflects the balance of a strong payback period, the largest system size in the group, and steady franchise expansion.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is a seafood franchise serving authentic New England-style lobster rolls and fresh seafood dishes, delivering coastal flavors to every bite.
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$821,000
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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is a streamlined fast-casual concept centered around New England–style lobster rolls with simple operations.
It ranks highly due to low startup costs, strong recent expansion, and a competitive payback ratio compared with the rest of the category.
LA Crawfish is a casual seafood franchise offering Cajun-style crawfish, pho, wings, and seafood boils, serving adventurous diners and families, and known for lively flavors, seasonal specialties, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
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$798,000
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LA Crawfish is a Cajun–Asian fusion seafood concept known for crawfish, pho, and wings in a counter-service format.
Its ranking stems from a good payback ratio and low investment costs, although recent contraction limits its overall standing.
Shuckin Shack is a seafood restaurant franchise offering fresh oysters, seafood dishes, and a casual, coastal atmosphere, focusing on quality and customer enjoyment.
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$1,142,000
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Shuckin Shack is a casual coastal seafood and oyster bar with a neighborhood focus and full bar integration.
It ranks lower primarily due to a higher investment requirement and slower system performance compared with top competitors.
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