This Cajun seafood chain is eyeing its next move. See what will sets apart from competitors

Off the Hook CEO Paxton Moreaux is reeling in his next big catch.

The Thibodaux-based Cajun seafood restaurant is expanding rapidly, expecting to open about four to five locations each year. Its latest venture is in Lafayette , the first location in southwestern Louisiana.

The restaurant has established itself in southeastern Louisiana, with six out of eight of its locations in the Baton Rouge area. Moreaux has his eyes set on Louisiana and Mississippi for further expansion. He said the markets are familiar with the food that Off the Hook serves and are the company’s next step geographically.

The Lafayette location is expected to open mid-November off Liberty Avenue and Kaliste Saloom Road, just down the road from competitors Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-A. In the past few years, the