
Birdcall’s Midwest expansion strategy backed by tech, real estate
Fast-casual chicken brand Birdcall is leveraging its proprietary tech platform and flexible real estate strategy to fuel a major expansion across six Midwestern states.
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Fast-casual chicken brand Birdcall is leveraging its proprietary tech platform and flexible real estate strategy to fuel a major expansion across six Midwestern states.
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