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Buy a Birdcall Franchise

Birdcall is a premium fast-casual chicken brand founded in 2017 in Denver, Colorado, and franchising since 2025. The menu centers on all-natural chicken sandwiches, hand-cut tenders and chef-inspired salads, rounded out with house-made sauces, sides and handspun milkshakes, with development by a Michelin-starred chef behind its quality-first, better-for-you positioning.

Two things set the concept apart. The first is Poncho, Birdcall’s proprietary in-house platform that ties ordering kiosks, kitchen display systems, employee POS, online ordering, loyalty and drive-thru into one system. The second is restaurant design: bold interiors and outdoor features such as arcade games and putt-putt courses are built to make each location a community destination across dine-in, drive-thru, catering and off-premises orders.

From its Denver base, Birdcall has expanded into markets including Phoenix and Dallas, using both traditional restaurants and non-traditional formats through partnerships with venues such as Whole Foods Market and Coors Field. The brand reports a high average unit volume and is targeting growth across Western and Southwestern markets.

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Why buy a Birdcall Franchise?

Birdcall pairs a craveable, broadly appealing menu with strong reported unit economics in a fast-casual category that has proved resilient. Its all-natural positioning and Michelin-influenced menu give it a quality story that stands apart from volume-led competitors, while a loyal Denver following has carried the brand into new markets.

For an owner, buying a Birdcall franchise means access to the proprietary Poncho platform, which keeps ordering, kitchen and loyalty data in one place and is uncommon among emerging restaurant brands. Revenue arrives across dine-in, drive-thru, catering and off-premises channels, diversifying the sales mix, and partnerships such as Whole Foods Market support local visibility. The 1% Back community program adds a goodwill hook in each market.

Birdcall Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2017

    • Franchising Since

      2025

    • New Startup Cost

      $752,000 – $2,638,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Fiscal Week Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Fiscal Week Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      12

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Birdcall – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Birdcall's franchise training covers operations, customer service, technology and team management, with the FDD listing 2 to 32 hours of classroom training and 8 to 55 hours of on-the-job training depending on role. Owners and staff are trained on the proprietary Poncho platform: kiosks, kitchen display systems, employee POS, online ordering and loyalty. Ongoing support includes regular performance reviews, digital and local-store marketing, loyalty campaigns and data tools for tracking unit performance. Resale buyers should confirm with Birdcall what onboarding and Poncho system access transfer to incoming owners and existing staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Birdcall is structured for multi-unit operators more than single-store owners, and suits hands-on local operators comfortable running a high-volume restaurant. No prior restaurant experience is required, but the model rewards people who can recruit and retain hourly teams, hold consistent standards across locations, use the Poncho data tools to drive performance and build community ties in their market. Owners who value food quality and guest experience, and who are comfortable coordinating dine-in, drive-thru, catering and off-premises service, fit the brand well.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Birdcall has built its reputation on culinary recognition, repeatedly winning Best Chicken Sandwich in Westword's Best of Denver Readers' Choice Awards, most recently in 2025. Its menu, developed with a Michelin-starred chef, reinforces a quality-first reputation, and the brand's 2025 franchise launch drew coverage in QSR Magazine. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reviews, referral sources and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    Birdcall competes in the US quick-service and fast-casual restaurant market, which Grand View Research estimates will reach about $312 billion by 2030, growing around 3.4% a year. Chicken has been the segment's standout driver, with premium chicken sandwiches and better-for-you options seeing sustained demand from younger, quality-focused diners. Drive-thru, catering and off-premises ordering continue to widen the category. For resale buyers, local demand, daypart mix and competition in the specific trade area matter as much as national tailwinds.

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