FRANCHISE
WITH US
The cornerstones of the CityBird concept are serving real food and positively impacting the lives of our guests, our teams, and our communities. Are you looking to take your success in life and in business to the next level? Please join us! We're looking for passionate, like-minded people.
Interested in opening a franchise location?
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CityBird is growing & expanding
9
Total Loactions
5
Ohio
1
Kentucky
1
Illinois
1
Indiana
1
North Carolina
Don't take our word for it
“The food was absolutely fantastic! The fries were out of this
world good. I loved that they added parmesan cheese to the fries
as a sprinkle because it added just the right amount of
saltiness. Great place for a great meal for an OUTSTANDING
price.”
“Best fast food chicken place I’ve encountered recently! The
breading is crisp and flavorful, the house made sauces are on
point and the fries were wicked crisp and tasty. My daughter
ACTUALLY FINISHED her meal! Definitely will eat here again
😃”
"Quick service at this takeout only location. The tenders are always the best here! The sauces are also 🔥. Highly recommend trying as this is the best chicken tender restaurant in the city."
Creating first class brands
Respected in their industry for both quality and innovation, founders Joe and John Lanni and Alex Blust, have created several unique and successful restaurant concepts, making up the Thunderdome Restaurant Group portfolio.
The Lanni's passion for restaurants began by watching their father, founder of Great Steak and Potato, grow the business from one to 285 locations throughout the 80's and 90's.
Today, TRG manages a growing lineup of leading brands spanning 50+ locations including Bakersfield, The Eagle, Currito, CityBird, SoHi, Maplewood, Krueger's, Pepp & Delores, and The Davidson.
World Class Support
Real Estate Expertise
Design & Construction Coordination
Training & Support
Marketing Resources
Technology
People & Culture
How can it work for you?
Building Your CityBird
A typical CityBird location ranges from 800-2500 square feet. End cap locations with potential for patio seating and ample parking are preferred.
- the average build out cost for a franchise is $287,500 to $952,000
- there is a one-time franchise fee of $30,000
- royalties are 6% of sales
Potential sites
- high traffic strip centers
- central business districts
- regional shopping centers
- college campuses
- airports and hospitals
| Affiliate-Owned Locations* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Goods & Labor | Percentage of Total Revenues | |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1,738,235.15 | 30.7% |
| Hourly Labor Cost | $840,202.34 | 14.9% |
AVERAGE GROSS REVENUE**
Average = $1,090,689.93
*This table includes the total Cost of Goods Sold and Hourly Labor Costs of all four (4) of our Affiliate-Owned Locations which operated for the entirety of our fiscal year ending 12/31/2023 as well as the percentage of total revenues that those costs equate to. This table does not include the cost information for our Franchised Locations. 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.
**This figure represents the Average Gross Revenue of all six (6) City Bird locations which operated for the entirety of our fiscal year ending 12/31/2023. 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.
Invest in real food and real people
MAKE A MEMORY seize the opportunity to go beyond what is expected. brighten someone's day, everyday!
BE TRANSPARENT be clear with communication and results. keep it real. always
PERSEVERE be tenacious and have a pioneering spirit. the strength of relationships comes through longevity.
ADD VALUE take personal interest in our communities, teams, and guests. make a positive impact.
THROW THE PARTY collaborate. be the best hosts you can be. have a plan. work the plan. give a damn.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, or any other jurisdiction which regulates the offer and sale of franchises, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.