Cousins Maine Lobster
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 2
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Cousins Maine Lobster
Cousins Maine Lobster is a nationally known and locally owned brand that brings the delicious taste of Maine lobster right to your neighborhood. They offer a variety of products and services through their famous Food Trucks, Brick & Mortar Restaurants, and Food Hall locations. Whether you're craving a classic Maine roll, like their chilled Maine lobster with mayo on a New England roll, or their popular Connecticut roll with warm lobster, butter, and lemon, Cousins Maine Lobster has something for everyone. They also serve Lobster Bisque and New England Clam Chowder, perfect for enjoying on their own or as an add-on to a meal. For those seeking the ultimate luxury, their classic Maine lobster tail, served with drawn butter and tater tots, is a must-try. Additionally, Cousins Maine Lobster offers catering for weddings, work functions, and parties, ensuring that your event is unforgettable. Download their mobile app to browse the menu, earn rewards points, and conveniently place orders for pickup at their Trucks and Restaurants. If you're an entrepreneur looking to join the Cousins Maine Lobster family, they also offer franchise opportunities. Don't miss out on experiencing the authentic flavors of Maine with Cousins Maine Lobster.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 1,600 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations2
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-50.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-36.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$616k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.