Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

We are a fast-casual quick-service seafood-based concept. Lobster harvested in Maine is the main component. Our concept's simplicity is one of its most attractive features. We have had success in tourist areas, areas with a mix of tourism and local infrastructure, central business districts, lifestyle centers with a mix of retail, office, residential, and food hall environments.

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Americans' love for lobster and lobster rolls is growing at a phenomenal rate and Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls? is leading the way, serving up an authentic Maine experience in market after market.

We are a fast-casual quick service seafood based concept. Lobster harvested in Maine is the main component. Our concept's simplicity is one of its most attractive features. We have had success in tourist areas, areas with a mix of tourism and local infrastructure, central business districts, lifestyle centers with a mix of retail, office, residential and food hall environments.

All of our lobster comes from one source in Maine and is wild caught, domestic, sustainable and traceable.

Company Details

Established: 2014
First Unit Franchised: 2016
Franchised Units: 25
Company Owned Units: 5
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
Upon signing the Lease for your Mason's Famous Lobster Roll Franchise, you will be provided with Mason's Pre-Opening Guide. This manual lists all the pre-opening tasks necessary to open your business. As you go through the guide, you will work closely with Dane J. Cherry, VP of Franchise Development, to ensure that the construction and opening of your restaurant goes smoothly and in a timely fashion, and include weekly discussions and phone calls. These weekly calls aid with all phases of construction, including site plans, permits, equipment purchasing and POS systems, and vendor set-up.

During the construction of your restaurant, Mason's also provides a comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on training program for five days. This training will be held at either our corporate office and company restaurant in Annapolis, MD, or one of our company restaurants in Washington, DC. The training is conducted by Rusty Kurtov, our VP of Operations, Dane J. Cherry, and our local team of servers at the training site.

During the five-day training period, you will receive and review the Mason's Operations Manual. This manual provides descriptions and details of every aspect of the Mason's model, as well as general federal requirements. We will also offer a Serv-Safe class if you do not currently have a Food Safety Certificate.

On-Store Opening Support

Mason's provides a week of on-site support when you open your franchise. We want to be sure that your staff is fully trained, capable of serving customers in a friendly and efficient way, and that all our products meet the standards that have been set by Dan Beck, CEO of Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. We will be there from open to close helping to set-up your restaurant, train your staff, teach you the POS system, place and receive orders, take inventory, and every other aspect of running a Mason's franchise. We also have a complete library of videos to show your staff that cover all recipes, food preparation and procedures in a Mason's restaurant.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Franchise.

What does a Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Franchise Cost?

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $80,000 to $150,000
Total Investment: $176,983 to $477,050
Minimum Net Worth: $400,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty: 5%
Ad: 1%
Item 19: No
Average Number of Employees: 12
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes

Is Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls a Home Based franchise?

No. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Looking for International franchisees?

No. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

No

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchises for sale. We may have Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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