Cousins Maine Lobster
$CMLSF500 #457CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Founded2011
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business14
Began FranchisingFebruary 2017
HQSouth Portland, ME
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone855-855-4265
FDD IssuedApril 23, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 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.
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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.
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks