Cousins Maine Lobster Non Trad

$CMNTF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations84
Franchisee Count56
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$193,900
Item 7 Midpoint$422,550
Item 7 High$651,200
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Sales or $3,500 per month, whichever is greater
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open17
ParentCML Franchise LLC
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business14
Began FranchisingJanuary 9, 2014
HQSouth Portland, ME
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone855-855-4265
FDD IssuedApril 23, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

Cousins Maine Lobster offers franchises for mobile seafood restaurants (Food Trucks) operating under the Cousins Maine Lobster® trademark, serving Maine lobster and other seafood products under a proprietary system including operations manuals, training, standards, and marketing programs.

CML Franchise LLC is a Maine limited liability company formed in 2014, with affiliates including Cousins Maine Lobster, LLC and Cousins Seafood Distribution, LLC. Key executives include Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac as Owners, and Shaun Higgins as President.

Cousins Maine Lobster offers franchises for mobile seafood restaurants (Food Trucks) operating under the Cousins Maine Lobster® trademark, serving Maine lobster and other seafood products under a proprietary system including operations manuals, training, standards, and marketing programs.

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