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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

Maximum Investment

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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