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?
Contact Us

CityBird is growing & expanding

CityBird Map

9

Total Loactions

5

Ohio

1

Kentucky

1

Illinois

1

Indiana

1

North Carolina

City Bird Sandwich

Don't take our word for it

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.

City Bird class brands
City Bird Class Support

World Class Support

Real Estate Expertise

Design & Construction Coordination

Training & Support

Marketing Resources

Technology

People & Culture

Bakersfield Logo The Eagle Logo Krugers Logo Maplewood Logo Pepp and Delores Logo The Davidson Logo City Bird Logo Currito Logo Sohi Logo

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%

MEDIAN REVENUE

Average Gross Revenue per CityBird
location = $1,090,689.93

City Bird Logo City Bird Logo City Bird Logo

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.