New multi-unit deal builds on momentum from recently signed five-store agreement in Boise, Idaho.
Birdcall – the Denver-based craft chicken brand that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – today announced the signing of a new franchise development agreement for five restaurants across Southwest Denver.
The new franchise partners are husband and wife Niraj Aryal and Rebecca Michael. No strangers to franchising, the husband-and-wife team currently owns and operates the UPS Store in Littleton, Colorado and are expanding their franchise portfolio with Birdcall as their newest venture.
While leases have not yet been signed, Aryal and Michael are actively evaluating several target markets along the 470 Corridor for their new Birdcall locations, including Lakewood, Littleton, Ken Caryl, and Dakota Ridge. They expect to open their first restaurant within the next 18 months.
Michael, a Denver native, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with a local brand and bringing Birdcall to more communities in the metro area.
“As someone who grew up in Denver, it means a lot to invest in a homegrown brand that truly reflects the spirit and values of this city,” she said. “Birdcall’s commitment to quality, community, and innovation really resonates with us, and we’re excited to grow our franchise portfolio while helping introduce Birdcall to even more neighborhoods across Southwest Denver.”
Like every Birdcall restaurant, the new Southwest Denver locations will offer a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere with outdoor patio seating, free arcade games, and bold art. Guests will also be able to enjoy draft beer and craft cocktails with Happy Hour specials, along with self-serve ordering kiosks designed to make the experience seamless and fun.
Each restaurant will offer Birdcall’s made-to-order menu highlighted by eight award-winning chicken sandwiches, sliders, hand cut tenders, gluten-free nuggets, and several chef-inspired salads. Guests can complete their meals with a selection of sides including fries, tater tots, loaded tots, and coleslaws, along with numerous house-made sauces and dressings.
Birdcall CEO Mark Lohmann shared his excitement about welcoming the new franchise partners and the brand’s continued growth in its home market.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Niraj and Rebecca to the Birdcall family and to continue expanding along the Southwest Denver corridor,” Lohmann said. “Their operational experience, community roots, and passion for our brand make them an ideal franchise partner, and we’re excited to work together to bring Birdcall to even more guests across the metro area.”
The Southwest Denver announcement builds on momentum from a recently signed five-store development agreement in Boise, Idaho and marks yet another exciting step in Birdcall’s continued growth across Colorado and beyond.
With 16 restaurants currently open and operating across three states (Colorado, Arizona, Texas), four of which have opened since the beginning of 2025, Birdcall plans to have as many as 200 locations nationwide by the end of 2028.
With AUV’s of nearly $2.5 million and a franchise fee of $50,000, Birdcall provides franchise partners an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an emerging brand in the ever-growing chicken franchise industry. The total investment to open a 2,300 square-foot restaurant that typically seats about 125-150 people and employs approximately 25 people ranges from $752,000 to $2,638,000.
For more information about Birdcall, visit EatBirdcall.com, or follow the franchise on Instagram at @eat.birdcall or on Facebook at Birdcall.