Cousins Maine Lobster New Franchisee Driving Growth Across West Texas, Announces Grand Opening in Lubbock, TX

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Oct 22, 2024, 13:31 ET

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Maine Lobster announced today the signing of a multi-year, multi-unit deal in partnership with new franchisees, Chris Wilson and Gary Andrews, of Lubbock, TX. Known for drawing big crowds with its world-famous lobster rolls, chowder, and whoopie pies, Cousins Maine Lobster is a premier food truck partner for breweries and wineries, and can often be found at fairs, festivals, local businesses, and retailers. Customers have traveled from all over Texas to enjoy Cousins Maine Lobster, fueling the expansion.

Chris Wilson and his Lubbock team attending his corporate operations training at Cousins Maine Lobster’s corporate location in Nashville, TN.

Chris is a long-time, award winning, franchise operator and owner with experience in both Sonic and Slim Chickens. Chris and Gary currently own and operate 6 Slim Chickens units across the Lubbock metro area. Gary sits on the Executive team of Lubbock based GRACO Real Estate Development. GRACO, now in its 45^th year, is a full service commercial real estate company known for their leadership in developing new commercial real estate, as well as brokerage, leasing, construction, and property management. The team is opening their first unit within just four months of signing with CML.

Native to the area, Gary and Chris are planning to launch their first food truck in the Lubbock metro area and will service all West Texas and Northwest Oklahoma, including the key markets of Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Wichita, and San Angelo. The Grand Opening of their first truck will take place at the West End Shopping Center in Lubbock, TX, this Saturday, October 26th.

Angela Coppler, Head of Development for Cousins Maine Lobster, shared, "After six years of operating in Texas, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into West Texas in partnership with Chris Wilson and Gary Andrews. With brand fans across the state, we are excited to bring CML to the region in partnership with two outstanding local owners. Chris and Gary bring a wealth of experience to the brand and are known for their operational excellence and strong development acumen. We can't wait for them to bring the world's best lobster to more seafood lovers across the region."

Chris Wilson shared, " As a lifelong restaurant operator, I know an amazing brand when I see it. My first exposure to Cousins Maine Lobster was seeing a line down the block of people excited and eager to try it. We could not be prouder to have become a part of the CML family and bring this incredible product and experience to our West Texas community."

The local community is invited to attend the grand opening celebration at West End Shopping in Lubbock, TX. Cousins Maine Lobster will also have a prize wheel set up for customers to win CML apparel, free select menu items, and other fun prizes.

Cousins Maine Lobster – Lubbock, TX Grand Opening Celebration
10am – 10 pm
West End Shopping Center - Bed Bath and Beyond Parking Lot
2624 W Loop 289 Acc Rd, Lubbock, TX 79407

Lubbock, TX - Cousins Maine Lobster Facebook Page

Cousins Maine Lobster is seeking new franchisees nationwide. More franchising information can be found here https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/franchise/.

DISCLAIMER: This news is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy a franchise. Any actual offer or solicitation can only be made through a Franchise Disclosure Document. If you reside in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin, we may not be able to offer you a franchise until it has been registered in your state.