Cousins Maine Lobster, known for drawing big crowds with its world-famous wild-caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and nostalgic whoopie pies, announces its expansion into the Orlando and Daytona markets with the launch of their first Central Florida food truck.
The expansion is being led by brothers and franchisees, Yunus, and Thameem Shahul, who executed a multi-unit deal for Florida in 2024.
The Shahul brothers joined CML as franchisees in 2018 and now have more than 20 units open and operating across multiple territories, with more to come! The brothers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to new unit growth at the brand’s annual Franchise Retreat in Newport Beach, California.
“We are grateful for our incredible partnership with the Shahul family,” shared Cousins Maine Lobster’s Head of Development, Angela Coppler. “They’ve opened 12 new units over the past year and did so by building an excellent Operations team that has focused on delivering outstanding guest experiences, every truck, every visit! They invest in developing strong leaders and provide significant growth opportunities for their teams. They’ve also built great partnerships with 3rd party venues across their markets and continue to look for new ways to reach this vast community of seafood lovers. They are an inspiring example of how entrepreneurs can invest, launch, and grow a meaningful business in the food truck industry.”
“We are excited to bring our delicious Maine lobster to even more seafood lovers in Florida, building on the warm reception we’ve received from guests who have visited our trucks in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tampa,” Yunus Shahul shared. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with and serve so many wonderful local communities and venue partners. We look forward to seeing our loyal customers and meeting new brand fans at our upcoming events.”
In honor of the new market expansion, the brand will be hosting a grand opening celebration this Saturday in Orlando, and the local community is invited to join:
Rockford – Urban Forest Craft Brewing
Saturday, February 8, 2025
12pm – 8pm
Twelve Talons Beerworks Orlando
2807 E South Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Cousins Maine Lobster is seeking new franchisees in Florida and nationwide.
