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<p>The pandemic brought on a burger and pizza feast for much of the U.S., but don’t overlook the moment seafood is having right now. With the world shifting its focus to protecting the oceans and a need for sustainable protein, seafood has emerged as a viable alternative to other meats.&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, with poke bowls sweeping the nation as a high-protein healthy dish, the growth potential becomes almost as vast as the sea itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>1851 Franchise has compiled its top seafood franchises for 2021.&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://shuckinshackfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $252,700-$776,750</li><li>Units: 16 units</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/shuckinshack/executive.html"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://thegreeneturtle.com/about/franchise-information/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>The Greene Turtle Bar &amp; Grille</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $1,455,000-$1,757,500</li><li>Units: 37</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.pokeworks.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pokeworks</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $263,000-$661,000</li><li>Units: 56</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.captaindsfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Captain D’s LLC&nbsp;</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $1,000,000-$1,200,000</li><li>Units: 529</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cousins Maine Lobster</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $187,000-$815,000</li><li>Units: 37</li></ul><h4><a href="https://alohapokefranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Aloha Poke Co.&nbsp;</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $139,000-$358,000</li><li>Units: 14</li></ul><h4><a href="https://lemonsharkpoke.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>LemonShark Poke&nbsp;</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $342,000-$866,000</li><li>Units: 20</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/lobsterjoint/334799?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Lobster Joint</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $696,000-$996,000</li><li>Units: 2</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.slapfishrestaurant.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-seafood-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Slapfish</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $448,000-$758,000</li><li>Units: 6</li></ul>

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