About Starbird Franchise
Starbird is a premium chicken restaurant franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2022, backed by Chicken Coup LLC.
The brand serves crispy, all natural chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, and salads with a focus on quality ingredients and bold, chef crafted flavors.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
Starbird Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.1M
Average Investment
$1.4M
Maximum Investment
$1.7M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Net Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,116,907 – $1,656,763 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.1M–$1.7M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (3% of Net Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Lease (Note 2) | $23,333 | $75,000 |
| Utility Deposit (Note 3) | $0 | $4,500 |
| Architect Fees (Note 4) | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Construction & Signage Costs (Note 4) | $530,000 | $893,000 |
| Expenses for Initial Training (Note 5) | $25,000 | $29,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits (Note 6) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Business Insurance (Note 7) | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Smallwares (Note 8) | $28,574 | $36,763 |
| Computer Hardware & Software (Note 9) | $29,500 | $33,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, & Eqpt (Note 10) | $320,000 | $330,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing (Note 12) | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Professional Fees (Note 13) | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) (Note 14) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $20,000 or 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee, plus any applicable broker fees |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of $20,000 or 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | $780 |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit plus our reasonable related costs and expenses |
| Supplier/Vendor or Supplies Approval | Cost of inspection of supplier’s facilities or test of supplier’s samples, plus our reasonable related costs and expenses |
| Product and Equipment Purchases | Reasonable costs |
| Interest | 1.5% per month on missed, overdue, or insufficient payments. |
| Securities Offering Fee | $5,000 (or our reasonable costs and expenses, if more) |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 plus our reasonable costs and expenses |
| Additional Training | Our then current daily training fee (presently, $1,000 per trainee, per full or partial week) |
| Cost of Enforcement or Defense | Reasonable costs |
| Insurance | Actual costs |
| Indemnification | All costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees |
| Additional Tech Vendor Fees | Reasonable costs |
| Refurbishment of Restaurant | No more than 25% of the then-current maximum build-out cost for a new Restaurant |
| Major Remodeling of Restaurant | No more than 50% of the then-current maximum build-out cost for a new Restaurant |
| Management Fee | Reasonable costs |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 20 business-day period |
| Classroom Training | 17.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 200.0 |
| Training Location | one or more Certified Training Locations, San Francisco metropolitan area or elsewhere |
| Additional Training | We may require that you and your Operating Partner and General Manager attend refresher courses, seminars, and other training programs that we may reasonably require periodically. We may further require you to enroll each of your employees in web-based training programs relating to the Products and Services that will be offered to customers of the Restaurant. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Area |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | a specific location that we have accepted |
| Description | During the term of the Franchise Agreement, so long as you remain in compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement, we will not establish nor license anyone else to establish, another “Starbird” Restaurant at any location within the “Protected Area” that is designated in your Franchise Agreement. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10-11 years |
| Renewal Term | one (1) additional consecutive successor term of ten (10) years |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of $20,000 or 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Timely written notice of intent to renew; refurbishment to comply with our then-current standards; compliance with agreement terms during agreement term and at time of renewal; timely compliance with all financial obligations; execution of then-current franchise agreement; payment of renewal fee; execution of renewal agreement with general release; compliance with then-current personnel and training requirements; and demonstrated right to remain in accepted location. When renewing, you may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than your original contract. |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $20,000 or 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee, plus any applicable broker fees |
| Transfer Conditions | Release, signature of new Franchise Agreement, payment of transfer fee, and others; see §§ 16.5.1 to 16.5.10 of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | Default under Franchise Agreement, abandonment, and other grounds; see § 17 of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | during the term of this Agreement and for a continuous period of two (2) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, and/or a transfer as contemplated in Section 16 above |
| Non-Compete Details | Prohibits engaging in “Competitive Business” (meaning any foodservice business that specializes in serving, offering, or selling chicken-based food items as more than 25% of its total offerings or total revenue) during the Franchise Agreement term with no other temporal or geographical limitation (subject to state law). Prohibits engaging in Competitive Business within two miles of (a) Accepted Location for your Restaurant and (b) any other Restaurant. Applies for two years after expiration, termination, or a transfer (subject to state law). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you (or your Operating Partner or one of your designated Management Personnel who will assume primary responsibility for the franchise operations and who we have previously approved in writing) must devote full time, energy, and best efforts to the management and operation of the Franchised Business, and must successfully complete the initial training program. Your Restaurant must be managed at all times by you (or your Operating Partner or General Manager) or by a manager who has completed our initial training program to our satisfaction. The Operating Partner must own at a voting and ownership interest in the franchisee entity. All of the owners of your entity, and their spouses, must sign the personal guarantee that is attached to the Franchise Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | We are presently the only approved supplier for some food items, and some furniture, fixtures, and equipment you are required to purchase for the operation of your Franchised Business. |
| Supply Restrictions | We estimate that the cost of your purchases and leases from sources that we designate, approve, or that are made in accordance with our specifications will be approximately 85-95% of the total cost of establishing a Franchised Business and approximately 85-95% of the cost of continued operation of the franchise. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, neither we nor any of our affiliates derived revenue from the sale of products to our franchisees and licensees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligations. |
Starbird Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$4.2M
Median Revenue
$4.4M
Revenue Range
$4.2M – $4.5M
Sample Size
5 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Starbird Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordStarbird has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Starbird System Growth
Total Units
7
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
7
Starbird currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 8 states: CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, VA, WA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$250K
Audited by Moss Adams LLP for year ending December 31st.
Starbird Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Starbird franchise ranges from $1,116,907 to $1,656,763, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Starbird charges a royalty fee of 5% of Net Sales of gross sales, plus a 3% of Net Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Starbird Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Starbird to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Starbird franchise owners report average revenue of $4.2M and median revenue of $4.4M. This is based on a sample of 5 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Starbird has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,116,907-$1,656,763, a 5% of Net Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,116,907 to $1,656,763 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $25,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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