Vice President, Franchise & Development

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Job Type Full-time Description: ABOUT US: Starbird Chicken is redefining fast casual dining with fresh, craveable food and a welcoming, community-driven environment. We’re built on bold flavor, genuine hospitality, innovation, and operational excellence. As we enter our next stage of national growth, franchising and real estate development will be central to scaling the brand. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Vice President, Franchise & Development is a senior leader and key partner to the CEO, responsible for driving Starbird’s national growth across both corporate and franchise restaurants. This executive owns the full development strategy—expanding market presence, increasing brand penetration, and building long-term revenue. We are looking for a visionary, execution-focused leader who can create repeatable, franchise-ready systems and build a disciplined development engine for a national brand. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT STARBIRD: - Influence the growth of a high-potential national restaurant brand - A culture of innovation across menu, technology, and guest experience - Entrepreneurial, collaborative leadership environment - A people-first culture grounded in hospitality - Opportunity to shap...