Equipment & Supplies

PFT, Cousins Maine Lobster roll out 40th truck

October 31, 2023

Premier Food Trucks, a custom food truck designer and manufacturer, has rolled out its 40th custom-built mobile kitchen for Cousins Maine Lobster, a nationwide provider of Maine Lobster rolls featured on an episode of "Shark Tank."

"The number 40 is not just a statistic, it signifies a journey — one that Cousins Maine Lobster and PFT have walked together," Jordan Schild, VP of Sales at PFT, said in a company press release. "As they continue to thrive, we take immense pride in equipping them with the best mobile kitchens in the business. These sleek black trucks with the scarlet lobster logo are more than vehicles, they're an instantly recognizable statement."

The food truck industry has witnessed exponential growth, with an estimated annual revenue of over $2 billion. Cousins Maine Lobster has capitalized on this trend, extending its Maine Lobster shack to 20 states.

Each hand-built PFT food truck is designed with state-of-the-art metal fabrication techniques, high-quality refrigeration and generators, stainless steel counter space and fixtures, and other top-of-the-line amenities to ensure a safe and efficient cooking environment, Schild said. A variety of customizations are possible with each truck, but some main features often include:

• 12,000-watt diesel generator.
• T-19 True upright fridge; T-19F True upright freezer.
• Tssu-27 True 27-inch sandwich prep.
• Nine-foot commercial stainless steel hood (buyers select eight feet of cooking equipment with building price adjustments up or down depending on size).
• Three-bay sink with two drain boards; hand washing sink with splash guards.
• 30-gallon freshwater tank; 45-gallon waste tank.
• Six-gallon propane hot water heater.
• Stainless steel cooking line wall with brushed aluminum serving side and ceiling.
• Diamond plate flooring and assorted counters and shelves.

Over the years, PFT has built 300 trucks.