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CityBird Tenders is a fast-casual chicken tender franchise backed by Thunderdome Restaurant Group veterans, delivering premium, made-to-order tenders from cage-free, free-roaming, antibiotic-free chicken—house-brined, dredged, and fried in custom fryers with a signature kick, paired with bold, scratch-made sauces, chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, and coleslaw for a simple yet craveable menu. Launched in 2021 as a carryout companion to sister brand The Eagle, it now operates 9 locations across Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina, capitalizing on booming chicken demand (4.3% QSR growth in 2024) with small footprints (800-2,500 sq ft) ideal for end-cap sites with patios and parking.

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Why buy a CityBird Tenders Franchise?

Investing in CityBird Tenders offers entrepreneurs entry into the booming chicken tender QSR segment, distinguished by premium, made-to-order tenders from cage-free, antibiotic-free chicken—house-brined, dredged fresh daily, and fried with an unbeatable breading-to-tender ratio—paired with bold, scratch-made sauces (15+ flavors), sandwiches, salads, fries, and coleslaw for craveable simplicity unlike generic chains.

Launched in 2021 by Thunderdome Restaurant Group experts as a carryout companion to The Eagle, CityBird now has 9 units in 5 states. These small stores (800-2,500 sq ft) fit end-cap spots with patios and parking, driving growth in the Midwest and South through franchising since 2022 as chicken demand rises 4.3%. With strong support—site selection, training, operations, and marketing—from a group with 50+ locations, offers scalable, delivery-friendly growth.

CityBird Tenders Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Franchise Fee

      $30,000-$45,000

    • Minimum Cash Required

      $ 20,000

    • Total investment

      $292,500-$957,000

  • Royalty

    • 6%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • World-class program includes real estate, design/construction, and operations training.

    • Marketing resources, technology tools, and people/culture guidance

CityBird Tenders – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    CityBird Tenders equips franchisees with a comprehensive two-week intensive training program at their Cincinnati, OH corporate headquarters, covering all operational aspects from food preparation to customer service. Ongoing support includes real estate expertise for site selection (preferring end-cap locations with patios and parking), design and construction coordination, marketing resources, technology tools, and people/culture guidance from Thunderdome Restaurant Group's experienced leadership team. Hands-on assistance from a veteran team ensures franchisees focus on execution and growth, with a streamlined model simplifying operations in the fast-casual chicken tender segment.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    CityBird Tenders has not received prominent third-party franchise industry awards such as those from Franchise Business Review or Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, based on available records. As an emerging fast-casual chicken tender concept backed by Thunderdome Restaurant Group, the brand is recognized for its rapid growth with nine locations across Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina, achieving consistent year-over-year sales increases in the booming chicken segment (Q3 2024 visits up 4.3%). CityBird's streamlined menu of fresh, made-to-order tenders and bold craft sauces positions it for scalable franchising in Midwest and Southern markets.

  3. Industry / Market

    CityBird Tenders operates in the fast-casual restaurant sector focused on premium chicken tenders, which is experiencing strong growth amid rising demand for quick-service proteins. The global fast-casual market is valued at USD 132.88 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 233.81 billion by 2035 at a 6.48% CAGR, driven by urbanization, customization, and healthier options. CityBird supports this with 4.3% year-over-year visit increases and expansion into Midwest markets like Cincinnati and Indianapolis, capitalizing on chicken's dominance in QSR trends.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal CityBird Tenders franchisee is a motivated, success-driven entrepreneur passionate about delivering craveable chicken tenders and exceptional fast-casual dining experiences to their community. They excel in the booming QSR industry, demonstrating strong operational leadership, customer service focus, and the ability to build loyal followings through quality comfort food, supported by comprehensive training from Thunderdome Restaurant Group's veteran team. Hands-on yet scalable for multi-unit growth, they thrive in high-traffic end-cap locations with patio potential, backed by $400,000 liquid capital and net worth to manage $287,500–$957,000 investment in targeted Midwest/Southern markets like OH, IN, KY, and IL.

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