Captain D's Expands Florida Footprint With New Location in Gainesville

January 27, 2026
Captain D's International

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has opened a new location in Gainesville, Florida, at 209 NW 75th Street in the Tower Center Shopping Mall, just off the bustling Newberry Street area.

The 2,172-square-foot restaurant occupies prime end-cap real estate, a format that delivers strong benefits for Captain D’s. The well-positioned site features a convenient drive-thru and dining room seating for 36. Guests can enjoy a menu of Captain D’s signature favorites such as craveable batter-dipped fish (classic and spicy), hand-breaded chicken tenders, butterfly shrimp, Nashville hot fish, and a variety of grilled options, all served with the brand’s popular Southern-style sides.

Franchise owners Toks Achebe and Wanda Davis, who brought Captain D’s to neighboring Ocala this past fall, continue to look for growth opportunities with the brand and high-traffic sites like this end-cap location. They chose the Gainesville market for their next venture because of its strong energy and food culture.

“Gainesville is a dynamic city, and if you’re in the food business, you have to have a presence here,” said Achebe. “We know Captain D’s will quickly become a new neighborhood favorite for its fresh, high-quality seafood, convenience and friendly service. We look forward to introducing this outstanding fast casual brand to the community.”

In addition to Captain D’s and Dairy Queen locations in Ocala, Achebe and Davis also own and operate a Captain D’s in Palatka.

“Gainesville offers a tremendous opportunity for Captain D’s continued growth in Florida, and end-cap real estate plays an important role in our expansion strategy,” said Brad Reed, Chief Development Officer of Captain D’s. “These high-visibility locations pair especially well with experienced operators like Toks and Wanda, whose proven track record with our brand and community-forward mindset make them ideal partners.”

The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call-ahead orders can be placed by calling 352-415-1511.

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