Skrimp Shack

$SKSHF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations19
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$329,000
Item 7 Midpoint$638,490
Item 7 High$947,980
Royalty FeesIn the first year of operation, 6% of Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open—
ParentSkrimp Shack LLC
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2015
HQNewport News, VA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone757-452-3101
FDD IssuedMay 1, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 🔒
Franchisor

Skrimp Shack offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service restaurants for dine-in and take-out service or food trucks offering shrimp, fish, chicken and other food items and beverages, operated under the Skrimp Shack brand and a comprehensive system including distinctive signage, special recipes, operational procedures, and training and assistance.

Franchisees must use specified point of sale systems and computer hardware/software capable of interfacing with the franchisor's system for sales tracking and reporting.

Skrimp Shack offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service restaurants for dine-in and take-out service or food trucks offering shrimp, fish, chicken and other food items and beverages, operated under the Skrimp Shack brand and a comprehensive system including distinctive signage, special recipes, operational procedures, and training and assistance.

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