Franchising
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August 4, 2025
Denver-based craft chicken chain Birdcall has signed its inaugural franchise agreement, bringing five restaurants to Boise’s Treasure Valley.
The Boise-area locations will be owned and operated by local entrepreneur Caleb Randall, who already has a strong presence in the city’s food scene as the owner of Guru Donuts, a beloved local doughnut shop established in 2013. Randall also brings experience from his past role as a business coach for Dutch Bros Coffee across Idaho, Eastern Oregon, Washington and Utah.
While specific sites are still being finalized, Randall is considering locations in Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell. The first Birdcall restaurant in the Treasure Valley is expected to open its doors in 2026, with the remaining four locations rolling out over the subsequent years.
“I’m excited and honored to become Birdcall’s first franchisee, officially bringing this electrifying fast-casual chicken concept to the Treasure Valley,” Randall said in a company press release. “With cutting-edge technology, a customer experience that wows, and a menu that keeps guests coming back, Birdcall is setting a new standard for what’s possible in the restaurant industry. I can’t wait to share Birdcall with Idahoans and help establish it as a local favorite.”
Birdcall’s menu boasts eight chicken sandwiches, including the Southern with pimento cheese and southern coleslaw, and the Rancher with bacon onion jam, white cheddar and Bird-B-Q Sauce. The restaurants also offer sliders, hand-cut tenders, gluten-free nuggets, chef-inspired salads and a variety of sides like fries, tater tots and coleslaws.
The brand emphasizes efficiency through its proprietary online ordering system, Poncho, designed to speed up service for both dine-in and drive-thru customers. Beyond the food, Birdcall aims to provide a vibrant dining experience with features such as colorful interiors, outdoor seating, free arcade games and unique art installations.
Community engagement is a core value for Birdcall through its “1% Back” program, which pledges a portion of sales to local causes and non-profit organizations.
“We’re truly excited to welcome Caleb to the Birdcall family. His rare blend of entrepreneurial experience, passion for hospitality, and community dedication aligns perfectly with our vision,” Birdcall CEO Mark Lohmann said in the release. “Together, we’re confident we’ll cultivate a destination that reflects Birdcall’s commitment to quality, innovation, design, and community engagement – boosting the local dining scene with fresh flavor and built-in purpose.”
This Boise expansion is a significant step in Birdcall’s rapid growth trajectory. The company currently operates 15 restaurants across Colorado, Arizona and Texas, with four new locations having opened this year alone. Birdcall has ambitious plans to reach 200 locations nationwide by the end of 2028.
For potential franchise partners, Birdcall touts average unit volumes of nearly $2.5 million and a franchise fee of $50,000. The total investment to open a typical 2,300-square-foot restaurant, which seats approximately 125-150 people and employs around 25 staff, ranges from $702,000 to $2,408,000.
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