Birdcall

Birdcall is a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving all-natural chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fresh salads, enhanced by unique restaurant designs and proprietary technology that deliver a memorable, seamless dining experience.

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Birdcall Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Birdcall began in 2017 with a bold mission: to rede?ne fast-casual dining with all-natural chicken, exceptional hospitality, and innovative design. The ?rst location opened in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood, bringing a fresh way to enjoy great food, quickly and without compromising on quality. With extensive restaurant experience, the founders crafted chef-inspired recipes with fresh ingredients and introduced bright-yellow ordering kiosks to streamline the experience. This blend of culinary excellence and innovation has become Birdcall's signature, delivering high-quality food and ef?cient service. Today, Birdcall has grown beyond Denver, expanding into Arizona and Texas. As it reaches new communities, the concept remains committed to the founding vision: fresh ingredients, innovative tech, and top-notch hospitality for an uplifting, fast-casual experience everywhere it goes.

Built from the ground up around technology, customer experience, and operational efficiency, Birdcall is redefining what a modern fast-casual franchise can look like. If you've been waiting for the next breakout brand in the space, this is one worth paying attention to. With some F&B magic when it comes to performance and #'s and a stacked support team, this is a unicorn of an opportunity to jump in and dominate the chicken space with one of the coolest brands in franchising.

At Birdcall, community lies at the heart and soul of everything we do. It is with this understanding that we created our 1% Back program, pledging to contribute 1% back into the communities we have the privilege to serve. We integrate with our communities and embrace this pledge by providing meal donations, giving supplies to neighboring schools, hosting local nonprofits for restaurant nights in which a portion of sales are donated back to the organization, and more. This program serves as a north star for Birdcall.

Company Details

Established: 2017
First Unit Franchised: 2025
Franchised Units: 16
Company Owned Units: 17
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: Yes(Europe, South America)

Support and Training Offered By Birdcall

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Specify: We can offer a 3rd party lender they can work with to obtain funding. No in-house lending available.

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work side by side with a franchisee to find locations and negotiate agreements.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work side by side with a franchisee to find locations and negotiate agreements.

Recruiting Assistance: No

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:
TRAINING PROGRAM

Back of House (Preparation,
Chicken, Line, Expo, etc.) 40 hours
Front of house (Birdtender, Drive
Through, etc.) 40 hours
Manager Training - Bartender 24 - 32 hours (classroom) 40 hours (on the job)
Manager Training - Practical Application 40 to 80 hours

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Birdcall Franchise.

What does a Birdcall Franchise Cost?

Birdcall franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $300,000 - depends on how many units they want!
Total Investment: $762,000 - $2,633,000
Minimum Net Worth: $1,000,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $50,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $45,000 each (3-pack); $40,000 each (5-pack); $35,000 each (10-pack)
Royalty: 6%
Ad Fee: 2%
Other Fees: 0.5% (Poncho)
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: about 25
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: A GM will be hired to run the day to day but the franchisee must be involved and active with the business.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: No

Is Birdcall a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Birdcall is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Birdcall a Home Based franchise?

No. Birdcall is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Birdcall Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Birdcall franchisees make. Birdcall offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Birdcall a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Birdcall is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Birdcall Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Birdcall franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Birdcall Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Birdcall franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Birdcall Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Birdcall franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Birdcall Looking for International franchisees?

Yes. Birdcall franchise is looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Birdcall's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

Yes

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Birdcall Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Birdcall franchises for sale. We may have Birdcall franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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