Birdcall—the Colorado-born franchise known for its naturally superior chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and elevated guest experience—has officially opened its first-ever franchise location in Starkville, Mississippi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing national expansion.
The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is located adjacent to the city’s historic State Theatre, bringing new life to one of Starkville’s most iconic buildings. It is owned and operated by brothers Mark and Greg Hayden, whose combined experience in construction, retail, and restaurant franchising makes them the perfect partners to bring Birdcall to the Starkville community.
“Starkville has been an incredible community to work with, and we’re thrilled to officially open our doors and celebrate this milestone with the community,” said Mark Hayden. “Greg and I have put a lot of thought into creating a restaurant that feels right at home in downtown Starkville, and we’re excited to welcome our neighbors, friends, and families to experience Birdcall.”
Birdcall CEO Mark Lohmann added, “After building Birdcall over the last nine years, it's an incredible milestone to open our first franchise location with Mark and Greg. We couldn't have asked for better partners to get us here. Starkville is a fitting place to begin, and we're looking forward to building on this together."
Like every Birdcall restaurant, the Starkville location features a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere with a vibrant interior, bold artwork and self-serve ordering kiosks designed to make the guest experience seamless and fun.
The made-to-order menu is highlighted by eight award-winning chicken sandwiches, sliders, hand-cut tenders, gluten-free nuggets, and chef-inspired salads, complemented by a variety of sides such as fries, tater tots, loaded tots, and coleslaw. Guests can also choose from a variety of house-made sauces and dressings.
The restaurant also offers draft beer and house-made margaritas.