St. Louis is about to get a serious hit of New England seafood swagger. Cousins Maine Lobster, the Shark Tank-famous fast-casual lobster roll brand, is rolling into town this month with a new food truck that will make its local debut at 2nd Shift Brewing on Saturday, April 25, serving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local franchisees say the truck will bring the brand's signature lobster rolls, lobster tail and crispy tots to neighborhoods across the city.
Grand opening details
The launch was announced in a company press release, which states that the food truck will officially open on Saturday, April 25 at 2nd Shift Brewing (1601 Sublette Ave. #2) and run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Co-founder Jim Tselikis is slated to be on site for the celebration, according to PR Newswire.
Local team behind the truck
The operation is staying in the family. The Ramadan family, Sam, Tommy and Tarik, are the franchisees bringing Cousins Maine Lobster to St. Louis and will run the truck locally. "From the moment we experienced Cousins Maine Lobster, we were hooked - not just on the food, but on the energy and connection it creates," the family said in remarks first shared with KSDK.
What to expect from the menu
On the menu, customers can expect fan favorites such as the Maine Roll, served chilled with mayo, and the Connecticut Roll, served warm with butter. The truck will also offer lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese, lobster tail and the chain's crispy lobster tots. Those items, along with the truck's planned schedule, are listed on the brand's St. Louis page and menu materials, according to Cousins Maine Lobster.
Where Cousins fits in the city and beyond
Cousins Maine Lobster was founded in 2012 by cousins Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis and later gained a national profile after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank" and securing an investment from Barbara Corcoran, as local coverage has noted. The company has been expanding aggressively in recent years and has signaled a broader Midwest push, with trade reporting pointing to new franchise deals and continued unit growth across multiple states, per QSR Magazine and the Portland Press Herald.
Practical info
The grand opening is set for 2nd Shift Brewing in the Hill neighborhood; the brewery lists its address as 1601 Sublette Ave. and posts its hours and contact details on its site, as shown on 2nd Shift Brewing. For future pop-ups and the truck's ongoing schedule, the company directs customers to its social channels and mobile app, per PR Newswire.
