For seafood connoisseurs and fans of takeout, fresh ingredients are at the core of a great meal. The seafood professionals at Bailey Seafood maintain a diverse menu of mouthwatering options that are always fresh, made to order, and never frozen. By Elice Morgenson
For seafood connoisseurs and fans of takeout, fresh ingredients are at the core of a great meal. The seafood professionals at Bailey Seafood maintain a diverse menu of mouthwatering options that are always fresh, made to order, and never frozen.
George Kontras opened Bailey Seafood in 1985 as the local source for exceptionally fresh seafood. More than three decades later, the business model and menu have evolved to meet the needs of the increasingly takeout-centered food industry. The menu is constantly updated with seasonal offerings and new ideas, like skillet meals that are available in seafood and non-seafood options, seafood boils that are customizable for size and seafood variety, and the always-popular rice bowls. Seafood enthusiasts hoping to expand their palate can choose from the “fried fish by the piece” menu, which offers 17 reasonably priced options.
An attractive aspect of Bailey Seafood is the visible kitchen. Customers can see their food being prepared and even pick out their fish for the ultimate seafood experience. After franchising in 2019, Bailey Seafood opened delivery-only ghost kitchens, which do not have a storefront or indoor seating, and several pop-up restaurants, expanding the brand throughout the country. Following the move into franchising, Bailey Seafood has opened sites in Pennsylvania, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
Bailey Seafood offers two types of franchise opportunities: a single-unit franchise that allows owners to operate their own Bailey Seafood in a protected territory of their choice, and an area development franchise for those looking to lock down larger territories and gradually build a series of Bailey Seafood locations.
The initial franchise fee of $35,000 and a 5% royalty fee are among the lowest in the industry. With a total initial investment of $226,000-$382,000, Bailey Seafood will help franchisees get up and running in no time. For more franchising information, visit baileyseafood.com/franchise.
– Elice Morgenson