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Salsarita's vs Cousins Maine Lobster

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Salsarita's and Cousins Maine Lobster are full-service restaurants franchises. Salsarita's requires an investment of $371K – $856K while Cousins Maine Lobster requires $267K – $969K. 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 Salsarita's B (Above average) and Cousins Maine Lobster F (Weakest tier).

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