Long John Silver’s is one of America’s favorite fast food restaurants. In fact, this restaurant chain is so popular that it serves almost four million people each week. But, what makes Long John Silver’s so popular? Many people turn to this fast food chain because they offer seafood quickly and at affordable prices. If you happen to be one of the four million people who visit Long John Silver’s each week, you will love these facts.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #1: Founded in 1969
Long John Silver’s was founded in 1969 and immediately became a success. People love being able to get great seafood without having to visit an expensive restaurant. They also love being able to get delicious seafood at the drive thru.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #2: Inspired by Treasure Island
A fun fact about Long John Silver’s is that the founder was inspired by the book Treasure Island, which features a pirate by the name of Long John Silver. Since the beginning, this restaurant has continued to feature a pirate theme. On their website you can even find a game that will tell you what your pirate name is.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #3: World’s Most Popular Seafood Chain Restaurant
Long John Silver’s is located all over the world and surprisingly enough, this is the world’s most popular seafood chain restaurant. The only competitor this restaurant seems to have is Captain D’s, which means customers don’t have a lot of choice when it comes to fast seafood.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #4: 1,200 Restaurants Worldwide
Long John Silver’s isn’t just an American favorite. In fact, this restaurant is located all over the world. If you love seafood, but don’t have the time or the money to visit and expensive restaurant, just swing by one of the 1,200 Long John Silver’s locations.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #5: Has Almost 4 Million Customers Each Week
Almost four million hungry customers turn to Long John Silver’s each week. That is a lot of people when you consider that they only have 1,200 restaurants worldwide. Their delicious hushpuppies, battered dipped fish, and fried clams keep millions of people coming in each week.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #6: Part of YUM! Brands
In 2002, Long John Silver’s became part of the YUM! Brands line of restaurants. Another fun fact is that YUM! Brands owns four other popular restaurants including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and A&W; All American Food Restaurants.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #7: Often Combined with Other YUM! Restaurants
Can’t decide which of the YUM! Brands restaurants to visit? That’s fine. Many YUM! Brands locations feature two restaurants combined. For example, you may find a Long John Silver’s combined with a KFC or A&W; All American Food Restaurant.
Facts About Long John Silver’s #8: Switched to Pepsi in 2006
One last fact is that Long John Silver’s didn’t start serving Pepsi in all of their locations until 2006. This is really interesting when you consider that YUM! Brands is owned by PepsiCo. Some franchise restaurants had already converted to Pepsi products long before 2006, but it became a company owned restaurant policy in 2006.
