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From NFL Player to Thriving Angry Crab Shack Franchise Partner

Meet Lincoln Kennedy, an accomplished former NFL player who has fearlessly tackled a new field as an Angry Crab Shack Franchise Partner. With an unwavering passion for crafting exceptional seafood experiences and a commitment to giving back to the community, Lincoln's journey with Angry Crab Shack truly embodies the spirit…

Daniel O'DonnellJuly 20, 2023

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Meet Josh Arnold: The Former Server Who Opened Four Angry Crab Shacks in Four Years

Over the years, millions of workers have gotten their start in the restaurant industry. After all, working in the service sector teaches you many valuable skills that can be transferred into other careers and your everyday life, including time management, communication and collaboration. At Angry Crab Shack, we don’t just…

Daniel O'DonnellJune 22, 2023

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Meet the Family of Entrepreneurs Who Introduced Angry Crab Shack in Atlanta

We always love to celebrate all of those at Angry Crab Shack who juggle two of the most rewarding jobs out there: entrepreneurship and motherhood. Late last year, Darlene Morris partnered with her daughter, Mia Scott, to bring the first Angry Crab Shack to Atlanta. From their diverse backgrounds to…

Daniel O'DonnellJune 15, 2023

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How This Phoenix-Area Father and His Family Are Making Waves in the Community

When it comes to our careers, everyone has a journey. Some people stay in the same industry their whole lives; others find new passions along the way. Will Gardner, who held various roles like working at the University of Phoenix and as a solar salesman, took on a part-time serving…

Daniel O'DonnellJune 28, 2022

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How One Couple’s Love of Seafood and their Community Inspired Them to Open a Restaurant

For Karen and James Masse of Woodinville, WA, franchising gives them the opportunity to build a legacy for their family for generations to come. Up until he discovered Angry Crab Shack, James had only dreamed of running his own business; it was always something he envisioned himself doing. Yet, despite…

Daniel O'DonnellSeptember 28, 2021

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How this Multi-Unit Angry Crab Shack Franchise Owner Build his Business

Will Gardner launched his first Angry Crab Shack franchise restaurant back in January 2019. Since then, he’s opened another restaurant, successfully navigated the ongoing pandemic and continues to keep his foot on the gas, hungry for more growth. A jack of all trades, Will’s background is varied, including time spent…

Daniel O'DonnellMay 21, 2021

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Opening Angry Crab Shack’s Newest Franchise a Dream in the Making for Nevada Couple

For Dana and Rick Lopez, becoming Angry Crab Shack franchise owners was just the adventure they’d been searching for. Dana grew up in a business-centric family, with many family members – including her parents – owning restaurants, clubs and bars in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’d always had an entrepreneurial spirit,…

Daniel O'DonnellFebruary 3, 2021

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How To Get Your Claws On A Hot Fast-Casual Seafood Concept – Angry Crab Shack

Angry Crab Shack multi-unit Franchise Owner Lincoln Kennedy knows all about the value of teamwork and corporate office support as a strategy for sustained success. The former NFL offensive tackle, and first-round draft pick, brings the same passion and positive mindset to his franchise game as the hands-on owner of…

Jenna MarkowskiJuly 6, 2020

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Why Lincoln Kennedy Couldn’t Pass The Franchise Opportunity

After 12 years in the NFL and a successful co-hosting gig at Fox Sports Radio, opening a restaurant franchise may not have seemed like the natural next step for Lincoln Kennedy. However, the former Oakland Raiders offensive tackle jumped at the Angry Crab Shack franchise opportunity. Football, Friendship and –…

Jenna MarkowskiFebruary 5, 2019

*This figure represents the net sales achieved for calendar year 2022 at five (5) affiliate owned restaurants and ten (10) franchised restaurants. **This figure represents the average EBITDA achieved for calendar year 2022 as a percentage of consolidated net sales at the same five (5) affiliate owned restaurants and nine (9) of the ten (10) franchised restaurants. *** This figure represents the Median Initial Investment to open the same five (5) affiliate owned restaurants and eight (8) of the same ten (10) franchised restaurants above, all of which were opened in Second Generation Sites. Second Generation Sites are restaurant locations where the operator utilized a premises that was previously operated as a restaurant and therefore requires less initial investment to open and operate. Most Angry Crab Shacks are opened in Second Generation Sites. Each of the included restaurants were open for all of calendar year 2022. This information appears in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). You should review our FDD for details about these results. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well.

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