Founded in 1969, Long John Silvers is a quick-service seafood restaurant chain, specializing in a menu that meets contemporary tastes. Based in Porterville, Calif., the chain operates around 1,200 restaurants worldwide. Its menu consists of batter-dipped fish, chicken, shrimp, fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Additionally, the restaurant offers family meals, variety platters, sandwiches as well as kid meals. Apart from food, it serves desserts, including pies, cookies and Oreo pies. Long John Silvers is a part of Yum Brands Inc.