TL;DR
Starbird signed two new franchise development agreements to bring 10 new locations to Salt Lake City, Utah and Chicago, Illinois. The first openings are anticipated in late 2025 and early 2026.
San Francisco – Starbird today announced the signing of two new franchise development agreements. Spearheaded by established restaurant operators, these agreements will bring a total of 10 additional new Starbird locations to Salt Lake City, Utah and Chicago, Illinois, with the first openings anticipated in late 2025 and early 2026.
Five locations will open in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, while five additional locations are planned for the greater Chicago metropolitan area. These markets were chosen for their thriving food scenes, growing demand for modern, chef-driven dining options, and the franchisees’ deep community ties.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on March 4, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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