Portland, Me. — Cousins Maine Lobster, the national food truck and fast‑casual dining concept beloved for its authentic Maine lobster rolls, has surpassed $1 billion in systemwide sales since its founding in 2012.
Co‑founders and real-life cousins Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis celebrated the milestone. “This is an incredible moment, growing from a single food truck in Los Angeles to more than 85 units across the nation, we’ve brought the taste and spirit of Maine to diners nationwide — and built a franchise family along the way,” they said.
Notable achievements:
• The concept, made famous by Shark Tank, has successfully expanded from a single food truck in Los Angeles to more than 85 locations across 30+ states.
• Franchisees are driving growth, with over 30 new units projected in 2026, and active exploration of international markets, including Dubai.
• Strong unit economics, with average 2024 truck sales of approximately $1.3 million per unit.
• Strategic partnerships in Maine and a strong purchasing history as one of the largest purchasers of Maine lobster in the world has Cousins Maine Lobster poised for expansion.
The $1 billion dollar sales mark comes on the heels of recent market openings in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Albany, N.Y.; Northwest Pennsylvania; Morgantown, W. Va.; Oklahoma City; Minneapolis; and Milwaukee, Wis. Further summer openings are slated for Kalamazoo, Mich.; San Antonio, Texas; Winston-Salem, N.C.; Ventura and Santa Barbara, Calif.; Savannah, Ga.; and more.
The brand is currently targeting markets such as Reno, Nev.; as well as areas across the Midwest, including St. Louis; Des Moines, Iowa; and Fort Wayne, Ind.
For more information, visit www.cousinsmainelobster.com/franchise and www.cousinsmainelobster.com.
SOURCE: Cousins Maine Lobster