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Cousins Maine Lobster vs Penn Station East Coast Subs

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cousins Maine Lobster and Penn Station East Coast Subs are full-service restaurants franchises. Cousins Maine Lobster requires an investment of $267K – $969K while Penn Station East Coast Subs requires $474K – $765K. In terms of revenue, Cousins Maine Lobster reports higher average unit revenue at $891K. Penn Station East Coast Subs has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cousins Maine Lobster B (Above Average) and Penn Station East Coast Subs A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$267K – $969K
$474K – $765K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
the greater of 6% of your Gross Sales or $3,500 per month
Varies depending on monthly net sales: 2% on net sales <= $30,000 (0% if within 5-year abatement period); ranges up to 8% on net sales > $55,000
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$891K
$817K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
0.0% (14 loans)
Total Units
5
322
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1987
FDD Year
2025
2025