Own a Starbird
Franchise
Join the growing starbird chicken family across the United States. Be part of a bold, flavour-driven brand that's redefining fast-casual dining. Your journey to ownership starts here.
Starbird Chicken Franchise Benefits
When you partner with starbirds, you gain more than a brand — you gain a proven system, full support, and access to a loyal customer base that keeps coming back.
Proven Brand Power
Leverage the Starbird name — a recognised and trusted brand with a loyal following across the United States and a growing social media presence.
Comprehensive Training
Our intensive training programme covers every aspect of operations, from food prep and safety to customer service and team management.
National Marketing
Benefit from national advertising campaigns, social media management, digital marketing assets, and co-op promotional programmes.
Supply Chain Support
Access our established supplier network for consistent quality ingredients, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery to your location.
Strong ROI Potential
With an average unit volume exceeding $1M annually, our franchisees experience strong returns backed by our data-driven operational model.
Ongoing Support
Our dedicated franchise support team is available around the clock to assist with operations, technical issues, and business growth strategies.
Investment Requirements
We offer flexible investment tiers to suit different market sizes and operator goals. Every starbird chicken location is backed by our full operational system.
- Compact footprint (400–800 sq ft)
- Food court or kiosk model
- Core menu offering
- Full training programme
- Brand & marketing materials
- 1,200–2,500 sq ft restaurant
- Dine-in & takeaway service
- Full menu + seasonal specials
- POS & technology suite
- Dedicated support manager
- Drive-through optional add-on
- 3–10 unit territory rights
- Reduced franchise fee per unit
- Priority site selection support
- Executive training programme
- Co-op advertising fund access
- Direct corporate partnership
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time fee per location, paid at signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales | Paid monthly; covers ongoing brand & system support |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | 2% of Gross Sales | National & regional marketing campaigns |
| Technology Fee | $500/month | POS system, mobile app integration, reporting tools |
| Training Programme | Included | Initial 4-week training; ongoing refreshers annually |
| Liquid Capital Required | $80,000 min. | Minimum unencumbered funds before application approval |
| Net Worth Requirement | $250,000 min. | Total verifiable net worth at time of application |
The Franchise Application Process
Our streamlined process takes you from initial inquiry to opening day with full guidance at every step. Here's what to expect when joining starbirds.
Fill out our franchise inquiry form below with your details and location preferences.
Our franchise team contacts you within 48 hours for a discovery call and Q&A session.
Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document with your legal and financial advisors.
Visit our Sunnyvale HQ, meet the team, tour a location, and ask all the hard questions.
Finalise your franchise agreement, secure your territory, and pay your initial franchise fee.
Complete training, build out your location, and open your Starbird chicken to the community!
Franchise Inquiry Form
Ready to bring starbird chicken to your market? Submit your inquiry and our franchise development team will be in touch within 48 hours.
Contact Our Franchise Team
Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
What Happens Next?
- We review your inquiry within 48 hours
- A franchise advisor calls to discuss your goals
- You receive our Franchise Disclosure Document
- We schedule your Discovery Day visit