A Modern Hot Chicken Brand Built For Global Expansion

Name: Urban Bird Hot Chicken Franchise
Brand: 1851 Franchise

What Is the Investment and How Much Can I Make?

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Urban Bird Hot Chicken Restaurant under a franchise agreement is $236,300 to $837,800.

In 2025, Urban Bird Hot Chicken reported gross sales across 11 operational company-owned locations. The highest-performing location was Round Rock, Texas, which generated $3,784,619 in gross sales for the year. Average gross sales in 2025, across all 11 company-owned locations, were approximately $1739,036.

For more information, visit: https://www.urbanbirdhotchicken.com/franchise/.

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Urban Bird Hot Chicken Experts Investment Range

$236,300 to $837,800

about urban bird hot chicken franchise

No. of Units Currently Open	23 corporate locations, 5 in construction
No. of Units Expected to Open this Year	5+
Royalty	6%
Franchise Fee	$35,000

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Executive Q&A

Executive Q&A with Co-Founders Brandon Gawthorp & Chantel Fiaschetti

Today, as Urban Bird approaches nearly 30 locations in just five years, Brandon and Chantel are stepping into the franchisor role with a rare foundation: deep operational experience, data across multiple markets and a clear point of view shaped by both success and failure.

Brandon and Chantel Gawthorp joined 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills on the “Meet the Franchise” podcast to discuss applying their franchising background to a franchisor pivot as they continue to grow the Urban Bird Hot Chicken brand. A transcript of the interview, edited for length and clarity, has been provided below.