
Cousins Maine Lobster
We operate fast-casual restaurant storefronts that serve Maine lobster, seafood, and other prepared food items under the Cousins Maine Lobster® name. Our menu centers on lobster sourced from Homarus americanus, with product supply supported through our approved seafood distribution. We provide a streamlined restaurant experience built around our standard operating system, training, menu specifications, marketing, and brand standards. Our customers are guests looking for quick, seafood-focused meals in a fast-casual setting.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEO
- Headquarters1947 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90068
- Year founded2017
- Year started franchising2017
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open8 (+7 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$257,550 - $863,750
- Franchise fee$38,500
- RoyaltyThe greater of 6% of your Gross Sales or $2,000 per month. (Note 2).
- Brand fund2% of your Gross Sales.
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-04-21
| Category | Detail | View |
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Cousins Maine Lobster, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Cousins Maine Lobster franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Cousins Maine Lobster. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Cousins Maine Lobster provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 8 |
| Franchise locations | 7 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
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