Best Seafood Franchises to Buy in 2021

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. 

Plus, with poke bowls sweeping the nation as a high-protein healthy dish, the growth potential becomes almost as vast as the sea itself.  

1851 Franchise has compiled its top seafood franchises for 2021. 

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

• Startup Costs: $252,700-$776,750
• Units: 16 units
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The Greene Turtle Bar & Grille

• Startup Costs: $1,455,000-$1,757,500
• Units: 37

Pokeworks

• Startup Costs: $263,000-$661,000
• Units: 56

Captain D’s LLC 

• Startup Costs: $1,000,000-$1,200,000
• Units: 529

Cousins Maine Lobster

• Startup Costs: $187,000-$815,000
• Units: 37

Aloha Poke Co. 

• Startup Costs: $139,000-$358,000
• Units: 14

LemonShark Poke 

• Startup Costs: $342,000-$866,000
• Units: 20

Lobster Joint

• Startup Costs: $696,000-$996,000
• Units: 2

Slapfish

• Startup Costs: $448,000-$758,000
• Units: 6