How Much Does a Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise costs between $160,983 and $459,050 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$160,983
Minimum Investment
$459,050
Maximum Investment
$35,000
Franchise Fee

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Fee Range $30,000 – $35,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $35,000
Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · On signing Franchise Agreement $35,000
Real Estate $44,333 – $290,700
Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · As Arranged $25,000 – $218,400
Lease Payments - 3 Months As Arranged · As Arranged $7,000 – $36,300
Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $2,333 – $18,000
Architectural Fees and Plans As Arranged · As Arranged $10,000 – $18,000
Equipment & Assets $63,150 – $102,600
Furniture, Fixtures Equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $50,000 – $70,000
Signage As Arranged · As Arranged $5,000 – $20,000
Initial Inventory As Arranged $4,000 – $8,000
Point of Sale System and other electronic equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $3,750 – $4,000
Uniforms As Arranged · As Arranged $400 – $600
Training $0 – $2,500
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training As Arranged $0 – $2,500
Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $12,500
Additional Funds - 3 Months As Arranged $10,000 – $12,500
Other Costs $8,500 – $15,750
Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000 – $6,500
Licenses and Permits As Arranged · As Arranged $1,000 – $4,500
Grand Opening Marketing As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000
Insurance - 3 Months As Arranged · As Arranged $1,500 – $1,750
Total Estimated Investment $160,983 – $459,050

How Does Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls's minimum investment of $160,983 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,000.

$160,983
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Min
$315,000
Food & Beverage Median Min
$459,050
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Max
$687,250
Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls?

The total startup cost for a Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise ranges from $160,983 to $459,050, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $44,333 to $290,700.

How much is the Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise fee?

The Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $30,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls a good investment?

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls requires a total franchise investment of $160,983 to $459,050 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 35/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls franchise owner make?

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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