Franchise Offering

Cork’s Cajun Fish and Shrimp

Secure a Lucrative & Flavorful Future with This Authentic Cajun Brand.

ABOUT THIS FRANCHISE

From the Bayou to the Drive-Thru, We’re Bringing Authentic Cajun Cuisine to Your Town

How would you like to be the only quick-service true Cajun cuisine model in your market? That opportunity awaits with a Cork’s Cajun Fish and Shrimp franchise! When you invest with Cork’s, you’ll be empowered to bring delicious and unique Cajun Cuisine to your customers at a drive-thru or pick up counter as quickly as you can most fast foods.Our authentic menu items put us light years ahead of most competitors in the quick-serve space. Whether it’s our Crawfish Etouffee or our famous Seafood Stuffed Potatoes, Cork’s unique and mouthwatering meals will be the talk of your town!

The creation of Louisiana born and raised brothers Paul and Michael Mladenka, Cork’s Cajun Fish and Shrimp is the culmination of decades of collective industry experience. Since 2009, they have proudly built a reputation for excellence with Cou-Yon’s BBQ in Port Allen, Louisiana, growing it into a nationally recognized, award-winning brand. Utilizing proprietary family recipes that they learned to cook from a young age, the Mladenka brothers are serving up Cajun fare that’s over-the-top with flavor, leaves lasting impressions, and creates the coveted “WOW” factor for patrons. With a model that ensures customer satisfaction and authenticity in every bite, they’re ready to welcome motivated entrepreneurs to the Cork’s family through franchise offerings.

WHY BUY

We’re Spicing Things Up in the Booming Fast-Casual Restaurant Market

Americans are busier than ever, driving demand for quality, speed, and value when it comes to dining out. With a model designed to meet those demands, the fast-casual restaurant segment is the sweet spot for restaurant industry growth. Outperforming on both traffic and sales, fast casual is expanding at an 11.5% CAGR, estimated to reach $337.8 billion by 2032.*

With a groundbreaking quick-serve model that brings the flavors of the Bayou to the drive-thru, Cork’s Cajun Fish and Shrimp offers an unbeatable franchise opportunity:

Rapid ROI

Create a path to financial success with strong demand, minimal staffing needs, and competitive startup costs compared to similar franchises.

Brand Positioning

Rise above the competition with a quick service option that doesn’t exist in most markets, offering authentic menu items like New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits and Smothered Pork Chops.

Turnkey Model

Hit the ground running thanks to a proven business model that will help even beginner franchisees start generating revenue quickly.

Easy to Operate

Run your franchise smoothly and profitably thanks to our very streamlined and EASY to operate and maintain kitchen, as well as hands-on support.

5-Star Quality Served Fast

Grow your customer base with authentic Cajun favorites such as Crawfish Etouffee, enchanting new patrons with unprecedented quality, speed, price point, and portion sizes.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

We’re Here to Help You Succeed

Launching a new business venture takes a lot of work, but it helps to have an experienced management team in your corner. When you franchise with Cork’s Cajun Fish and Shrimp, you’re joining a brand that’s dedicated to helping you reach your business goals. We offer:

Foundational Training

Build a firm knowledge base through our initial training program, designed to teach you everything you need to know about running a lucrative franchise.

Ongoing Support

Benefit from continuous operational support in every aspect of the business, from product ordering to staffing to IT.

Impactful Marketing

Grow your customer base by leveraging our established brand, including design collateral, social media platforms, local marketing plans and SEO/SEM strategies.

Site Selection

Location is everything, so we will help you choose the best possible spot within your franchise territory and negotiate the terms of the lease.

Be the First in Your Market

To Offer Quick-Service True Cajun Cuisine!

THE FRANCHISE PROCESS

5 Simple Steps to Franchise Success

Step 01

Explore Your Opportunity

Complete our form on our website and we will reach out to provide you with more information.

Step 02

Meet the Team

We will schedule an in-person or remote meeting to review your application and discuss details as we begin our partnership.

Step 03

Visit Us and See Our Business

Our franchise development representative will schedule a visit to our corporate location. Here, we will review detailed information on our business model, support, and marketing tools available.

Step 04

Review and Decide

We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.

Step 05

Join the Team

After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!

REQUIRED INVESTMENT

Your Road to Revenue

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Minimum Initial Investment Including Franchise Fee & Training

$365,400

Royalty Fee

5%
of gross sales

Required Local Marketing Spend

3%
of gross sales

Contact Info

Legal Disclaimer: This is not a franchise offering. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document. Follow-up or individualized responses to you that involve either effecting or attempting to affect the sale of a franchise will be made only if we are first in compliance with state registration requirements or are covered by an applicable state exclusion or exemption.

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