Bubba's Shrimp Shack

Bubba's Shrimp Shack Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Bubba’s Shrimp Shack is a seafood restaurant franchise offering fried shrimp, oysters, crab cakes and Southern-style comfort fare, serving casual diners and families, and known for scratch-made recipes and expanding franchise opportunities.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$18,000

Investment

$116,000 - $273,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Bubba’s Shrimp Shack is a quick-serve seafood restaurant concept focused on shrimp and other seafood dishes made with fresh ingredients using proprietary recipes, spices, and sauces. The menu can include items such as seafood baskets, seafood sold by the pound, salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages, offered for on-premises dining as well as carry-out and delivery.

The business was founded in 2015 by Colburn Crockett in Hayes, Virginia and later transitioned into related operating entities using the Bubba’s Shrimp Shack name. Franchising is offered through BSS Franchising, LLC, which built the franchise system around the brand’s standardized restaurant operations and product offering.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Bubba's Shrimp Shack franchise is $116,000 - $273,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$18,000
Technology	$3,600 to $6,000
Kitchen Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures	$27,500 to $58,000
Real Estate	$3,750 to $14,250
Leasehold Improvements	$10,000 to $85,000
Utilities	$900 to $2,000
Signage	$3,000 to $10,600
Start Up Inventory	$14,500 to $18,000
Staffing	$16,500 to $22,500
Uniforms	$400 to $600
Insurance	$4,000 to $6,000
Travel, Lodging, and Meals for Initial Training Program	$2,250 to $3,600
Licenses, Permits, Certifications, and other Professional Fees	$1,800 to $3,400
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$10,000 to $25,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$116,200 to $272,950

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$18,000
Technology	$3,600 to $6,000
Kitchen Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures	$27,500 to $58,000
Real Estate	$3,750 to $14,250
Leasehold Improvements	$10,000 to $85,000
Utilities	$900 to $2,000
Signage	$3,000 to $10,600
Start Up Inventory	$14,500 to $18,000
Staffing	$16,500 to $22,500
Uniforms	$400 to $600
Insurance	$4,000 to $6,000
Travel, Lodging, and Meals for Initial Training Program	$2,250 to $3,600
Licenses, Permits, Certifications, and other Professional Fees	$1,800 to $3,400
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$10,000 to $25,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$116,200 to $272,950