Long John Silver's charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Long John Silver's franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 5.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Long John Silver's has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Long John Silver's franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Long John Silver's offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Long John Silver's currently operates 485 locations (2025 FDD) (257 franchised, 228 company-owned). The system contracted by 6.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -8.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Long John Silver's is 8.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Long John Silver's does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Long John Silver's is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Long John Silver's's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Long John Silver's's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Long John Silver's provides 160 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Long John Silver's provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.