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Cousins Maine Lobster vs Salsarita's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cousins Maine Lobster and Salsarita's are full-service restaurants franchises. Cousins Maine Lobster requires an investment of $267K – $969K while Salsarita's requires $371K – $856K. In terms of revenue, Salsarita's reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. Salsarita's has SBA lending data on file with a 18.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cousins Maine Lobster F (Weakest tier) and Salsarita's B (Above average).

Investment Range
$267K – $969K
$371K – $856K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$30K
Royalty Rate
The greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $3,500 per month
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$891K
$1.3MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
18.8% (16 loans)
Total Units
4
60
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2011
FDD Year
2025
2026