Shuckin' Shack

$SHCKF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations18
Franchisee Count17
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$500,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,000,000
Item 7 High$1,500,000
Royalty Fees5.5% of Gross Sales for the third and each subsequent calendar year
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open3
ParentShuckin Shack Franchising LLC
Founded2014
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business17
Began Franchising2014
HQWilmington, NC
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone855-742-2562
FDD IssuedApril 24, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Shuckin' Shack Franchising LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar restaurants that serve fresh seafood including oysters, clams and other shellfish, sandwiches, salads, and beverages for on-premises dining, carryout, catering and delivery.

Franchisees are required to maintain and utilize the designated point of sale system, currently SkyTab, with a monthly fee of $500, which may increase to a maximum of $1,000. Additional technology fees are charged bi-weekly, currently set at $75.

Shuckin' Shack Franchising LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar restaurants that serve fresh seafood including oysters, clams and other shellfish, sandwiches, salads, and beverages for on-premises dining, carryout, catering and delivery.

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