Cousins Maine Lobster food truck franchise deal begins in Lubbock

Despite not being anywhere near an ocean, Lubbock will become home to a Shark Tank approved food truck specializing in Maine Lobster.

Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck franchise that appeared on “Shark Tank” in 2012, will have a grand opening for its Lubbock truck on Saturday, Oct. 26. The celebration will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the West End Shopping Center- Bed Bath and Beyond parking lot, 2624 W. Loop 289 Access Road.

As part of the celebration, the truck will have a prize wheel where people could win merchandise, free menu items and other prizes.

Cousins Maine Lobster announced the grand opening and multi-year, multi-unit franchising deal in a news release on Oct. 22. The release named Chris Wilson and Gary Andrews, both operating six Slim Chicken locations, as the Lubbock franchisees.

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“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,” said Angela Coppler, head of development for Cousins. “We can’t wait for them to bring the world’s best lobster to more seafood lovers across the region.”

The deal will serve West Texas and Northwest Oklahoma. Cities will include Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Wichita, and San Angelo.

“As a lifelong restaurant operator, I know an amazing brand when I see it,” Wilson said. “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.”