Birdcall – the Colorado-born fast-casual restaurant serving up all-natural chicken and award-winning chicken sandwiches – is flying north. The rapidly growing brand will open its newest restaurant on April 21st in Fort Collins (3300 S College Ave, #110), marking a key milestone in Birdcall’s continued expansion across the state and beyond.
To celebrate the grand opening, the first 50 guests through the door will have a chance to win free chicken sandwiches for an entire year. In addition, as part of Birdcall’s deep-rooted commitment to community, proceeds from grand opening events will benefit Realities for Children, a Northern Colorado nonprofit supporting children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or are at-risk.
“Our brand has struck a chord with guests since 2017 when we first opened in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. For us, it’s about more than just great food – it’s about creating a destination where people feel connected, excited, and cared for while enjoying an award-winning chicken sandwich, our famous tots, or one of our specialty salads,” said Birdcall CEO Mark Lohmann in a statement. “We’re thrilled about bringing Birdcall to Fort Collins and continuing our commitment to meet the incredible demand for the best chicken sandwiches, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unforgettable dining experience.”
Like every Birdcall restaurant, the new Fort Collins location brings the brand’s signature vibe to life: an upbeat, family-friendly setting complete with outdoor patio seating, a full bar, free arcade games, and self-serve ordering kiosks. Adding a creative and local touch to the vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant will also showcase stunning art by Denver-based muralist, sculptor, and painter Jaime Molina.
Birdcall’s menu is centered around 10 all-natural, award-winning crispy and grilled chicken sandwiches. Some of those sandwiches will include the Southern with pimento cheese and southern coleslaw; the Rancher with bacon onion jam, white cheddar, and Bird-B-Q Sauce; the Deluxe with bacon, pepper-jack, tomato, lettuce, and herb mayo; and the grilled chicken Caesar. There will even be a Veggie sandwich with an animal-free crispy cutlet, kimchi coleslaw, sriracha aioli, and cilantro.
The menu will also feature gluten-free nuggets, hand cut tenders, and several specialty salads. Guests can complete their meals with a selection of nine sides including fries, tater tots, loaded tots, and coleslaws, as well as 15 house-made sauces.
Besides that, Birdcall operates with purpose. The company contributes 1% back to local nonprofits year-round through its “1% Back” program and supports communities through initiatives like school supply drives, meal donations, and nonprofit fundraiser nights.
“Community is the heartbeat of Birdcall,” Lohmann added. “We aim to be more than a restaurant – we want to be a partner and positive force in every neighborhood we serve.”
The new restaurant will mark an exciting step in Birdcall’s continued growth across Colorado. Company plans call for opening as many as 5-7 new restaurants over the next few years. Additional eateries are already planned for Centennial and Wheat Ridge.
Expansion is also planned beyond Colorado, with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states. The aim is to have as many as 200 locations open and operating nationwide by the end of 2028.
Fueling much of that growth will be Birdcall’s franchise program, which launched in 2024. With volumes ranging from $2 million to nearly $2.7 million and a $50,000 franchise fee, the company is seeking driven operators ready to build something meaningful. Startup costs for a 2,300 square-foot restaurant range from $702,000 to $2.4 million, with each location typically seating 125–150 guests and employing 25 team members.
