Cousins Maine Lobster Expands in Northwest Pennsylvania with Second Food Truck

Cousins Maine Lobster, a renowned seafood brand known for its food truck and restaurant concept serving authentic Maine lobster, has announced its expansion in Northwest Pennsylvania. The brand plans to introduce its second food truck in the region to meet the escalating demand for its seafood offerings.

The husband-and-wife duo, Savas and Victoria Alkoc, who have been operating in Pittsburgh for many years, are the forces behind this expansion. This move aims to serve the broader community more frequently, reaching seafood lovers from Erie to Centre County and Penn State. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th, at the Whitehorse Brewery at 824 Diamond St. in Berlin, Pennsylvania.

The Alkocs have a proven track record as experienced multi-unit operators. They launched their first truck in 2017 and currently manage 10 food trucks across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, and a brick-and-mortar location in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Their business is centered around bringing high-quality, Maine-sourced lobster to communities nationwide, creating local job opportunities, and introducing more seafood lovers to the brand's signature lobster rolls, bisque, New England clam chowder, tots, whoopie pies, among others.

Cousins Maine Lobster specializes in sustainably sourced Maine lobster and offers a gourmet, fast-casual seafood experience. The brand operates through food trucks, brick-and-mortar locations, and a Shore-to-Door service that delivers responsibly harvested lobsters nationwide. Founded in 2012, the brand gained national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank and partnering with Barbara Corcoran.

In addition to the expansion, Cousins Maine Lobster is introducing a new Garlic Butter Lobster Roll on March 21. This indulgent twist on their classic roll features warm Maine lobster drizzled in rich, house-made garlic butter on a toasted New England-style bun.

Cousins Maine Lobster of Northwest Pennsylvania is part of the brand's broader growth strategy, expanding through food trucks to reach new markets efficiently. The brand is on track to break a new record of new unit openings in 2025.

The brand's business model offers flexibility, allowing operators to launch food trucks quickly, typically in three to six months. Low overhead and labor costs provide Cousins Maine Lobster with an efficient and cost-effective entry into each market. The brand currently targets markets with strong demand for high-quality, fast-casual seafood, including Columbia, Charleston, Phoenix, Winston-Salem, and areas across the Midwest like Wisconsin and St. Louis.