Cousins Maine Lobster

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What to know about Cousins Maine Lobster franchise? Cousins Maine Lobster was founded in 2012 by Sabin and Jimmy, two cousins from Maine who shared a passion for lobster. They started their business with one food truck in Los Angeles, and it quickly became a local favorite. The cousins' Maine-style lobster rolls were such a hit that they soon expanded to more trucks, then restaurants, and now ship fresh seafood nationwide. As a franchisee, you will operate a restaurant serving lobster, seafood, and other items under the name "Cousins Maine Lobster®" from a storefront location. The Cousins Maine Lobster brand is synonymous with fresh, high-quality seafood, and they are excited to bring it to new markets across the country. Cousins Maine Lobster is based in Los Angeles, CA. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise? Before starting a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Cousins Maine Lobster franchise is $257,550 and can go all the way up to $863,750. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Cousins Maine Lobster business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Cousins Maine Lobster franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Cousins Maine Lobster business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Cousins Maine Lobster franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.