Cousins Maine Lobster Grows in Northwest Pennsylvania with Second Food Truck

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March 10, 2025 // Franchising.com // PITTSBURGH –

Cousins Maine Lobster is growing in Northwest Pennsylvania with the addition of a second truck. Husband-and-wife duo Savas and Victoria Alkoc, who have operated in Pittsburgh for several years, are adding this new truck to meet the growing demand in the Steel City area and beyond. The grand opening celebration took place on Saturday, March 8th, at the Whitehorse Brewery in Berlin, Pennsylvania.

The Alkocs are experienced multi-unit operators, launching their first truck in 2017 and now managing 10 food trucks across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, and a brick-and-mortar location in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Passionate about bringing high-quality, Maine-sourced lobster to communities, they look forward to engaging with new neighborhood hot spots, creating local job opportunities, and introducing more seafood lovers to the brand's signature lobster rolls, bisque, New England clam chowder, tots, whoopie pies, and more.

"We've built our business from the ground up, starting with one truck and expanding into multiple markets while staying true to our commitment to quality and service," said Savas, co-owner of Cousins Maine Lobster in Pennsylvania. "After receiving such a warm welcome in Pittsburgh, we knew this region was the perfect place to add another truck. There's nothing quite like the experience of enjoying real Maine lobster, and we're excited to bring it to more communities across Northwest Pennsylvania and beyond."

Specializing in sustainably sourced Maine lobster, Cousins Maine Lobster offers a gourmet fast-casual seafood experience 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.

"Northwest Pennsylvania is another exciting chapter for Cousins Maine Lobster," said Angela Coppler, Head of Development at Cousins Maine Lobster. "Through our conversations with Savas and Victoria, it was clear that the strong demand and enthusiasm from seafood lovers in the region made this truck the best place to expand next. We're eager to see how the new communities embrace our lobster offerings and look forward to building more community ties."

In addition to the expansion, Cousins Maine Lobster is launching 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.

The Cousins Maine Lobster of Pittsburgh's celebration continues with a series of events across Pennsylvania and Ohio, giving communities the chance to experience the brand firsthand. Upcoming stops include: