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Cousins Maine Lobster vs Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cousins Maine Lobster and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop are full-service restaurants franchises. Cousins Maine Lobster requires an investment of $267K – $969K while Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop requires $422K – $818K. In terms of revenue, Cousins Maine Lobster reports higher average unit revenue at $891K. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has SBA lending data on file with a 6.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cousins Maine Lobster B (Above Average) and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$267K – $969K
$422K – $818K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$40K
Royalty Rate
the greater of 6% of your Gross Sales or $3,500 per month
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$891K
$843K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
6.3% (67 loans)
Total Units
5
154
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2008
FDD Year
2025
2024