Cousins Maine Lobster

$CMLSF500 #457
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations2
Franchisee Count2
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$266,600
Item 7 Midpoint$616,200
Item 7 High$965,800
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open2
ParentCML Storefront, LLC
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2017
HQSouth Portland, ME
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone855-855-4265
FDD IssuedApril 23, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Cousins Maine Lobster offers franchises for the establishment and operation of fast-casual Storefronts serving lobster, seafood, and other food items under a proprietary system.

Franchisees must purchase a POS system, Digital Signage System, Networking System, and Mobile App Equipment from designated suppliers. The Operations Manual will provide further specifications.

Cousins Maine Lobster offers franchises for the establishment and operation of fast-casual Storefronts serving lobster, seafood, and other food items under a proprietary system.

Read Cousins Maine Lobster’s complete April 23, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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