CityBird
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own a CityBird Franchise
Bring bold, all-natural chicken tenders to your community.
Brand overview
CityBird is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in bold, delicious chicken tenders and fast service. Owners operate a compact restaurant location, typically ranging from 800 to 2,500 square feet, often featuring end-cap designs with patio seating and ample parking. Founded by Joe and John Lanni, CityBird is part of the Thunderdome Restaurant Group portfolio. The Lanni brothers grew up in the restaurant industry watching their father grow Great Steak and Potato from one to 285 locations, and today TRG manages leading brands across more than 50 locations.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose CityBird
Backed by the experienced Thunderdome Restaurant Group, which manages a portfolio of 50+ successful locations.
Offers world-class support across real estate, design and construction coordination, training, marketing resources, technology, and people and culture.
A proven and scalable chicken tender concept with strong average gross revenues exceeding $1.14 million.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
AVERAGE GROSS REVENUE**
This figure represents the Average Gross Revenue of all six (6) City Bird locations which operated for the entirety of our fiscal year ending 12/31/2024. This information appears in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. Please refer to Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for complete numbers and information. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well.
Total investment
$292,500–$957,000
Cash Required
$290,000
Franchise fee
$35,000
Royalty fee
6% of sales
Ad fund %
3%
Total units
8
Financing available
We generally do not provide financing for the Initial Franchise Fee or Development Fee.
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
CityBird provides comprehensive support to set franchisees up for success, including real estate expertise, design and construction coordination, training and support, marketing resources, technology, and people and culture guidance.
Ideal candidate
A motivated franchise partner who is hungry for success, community-focused, and ready to bring the CityBird experience to new neighborhoods.
Join the Thunderdome Restaurant Group and bring world-class chicken tenders to your neighborhood. Submit your information today to learn more about franchise availability and next steps.