Cousins Maine Lobster Celebrates $1 Billion Milestone & New Fried Seafood Restaurant Launch
25 Feb 2026
Shark Tank favorites and real-life cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac brought fresh excitement to the hit ABC business competition recently with a spotlight on their rapidly growing seafood empire, Cousins Maine Lobster. Appearing in a prime segment, the duo showcased their latest venture—the launch of new fried seafood restaurant locations—while marking a significant milestone for the brand’s growth: surpassing $1 billion in business since the company’s founding in 2012. The franchise’s evolution from a single food truck to a national seafood powerhouse demonstrates the staying power of their authentic Maine-inspired concept and strategic vision.
Tselikis and Lomac launched Cousins Maine Lobster after noticing a lack of high-quality, authentic Maine lobster outside their home state. What began with a single food truck in Los Angeles quickly captured national attention, especially following their original Shark Tank pitch years ago, a defining moment that helped accelerate the brand’s expansion.
Since that first appearance, the brand has grown to more than 85 locations across more than 30 states, blending food-truck mobility with brick-and-mortar and fast-casual restaurant formats. Franchising has been a key growth driver, and the company expects to open 30 or more new units in 2026, including expanded restaurant concepts.
Now, two of our most sought-after keynote speakers, Jim and Sabin bring a high-energy, engaging presence to every stage. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, students, or mission-driven organizations, they offer a candid and often humorous look at what it takes to build something from scratch, reinvent through challenge, and lead with purpose. Audiences walk away inspired to think bigger, move faster, and build with heart.
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