Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

$MFLRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations34
Franchisee Count6
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$250,050
Item 7 Midpoint$452,550
Item 7 High$655,050
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open
ParentMason’s Lobster Franchising LLC
Founded2015
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business10
Began FranchisingApril 2016
HQAnnapolis, MD
Executives9
LinksWeb
Main Phone252-202-5683
FDD IssuedApril 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

Mason's Lobster Franchising LLC operates the Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls restaurant franchise system, licensing franchisees to develop and operate restaurants serving Maine style lobster rolls, New England style soups, side dishes, desserts and beverages for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery.

You must purchase and use a Toast point-of-sale system with at least two configured hardware terminals, maintain a computer system on-site, and utilize specific systems for online ordering and customer rewards, currently Valutec.

Mason's Lobster Franchising LLC operates the Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls restaurant franchise system, licensing franchisees to develop and operate restaurants serving Maine style lobster rolls, New England style soups, side dishes, desserts and beverages for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery.

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