{"id":209481,"date":"2026-03-18T07:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/209481\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:20:16","slug":"west-coast-chicken-chain-to-expand-to-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/209481\/","title":{"rendered":"West Coast chicken chain to expand to San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA San Francisco-area born restaurant chain is looking to expand to Texas.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know<\/p>\n<p>Officials with Starbird announced plans to expand with new locations in San Antonio and across Texas after signing a 36-unit franchise agreement with the Houston-based <a href=\"https:\/\/email2.championmgt.com\/c\/eJwkzMFuhCAQANCvkeMGZgYGDxx68T8GGFfTRY2LNf37ZtP7y6tJS0WRYjQ5ZnQMPrJZUow82jyPWCtphtmFGZGtz8GzB2CzJrAQLDrrRh-AHy6oZyRhBMdZ_EC2LNKOdd_asz_K3swrLb0f7wG_BpgGmO77fjQpi6zfp767XKds_Xnu1_HhA0zmTFJO1VeT7fPtrV3b2n_Xdkj5P3vKFMkj16C-ss4eHBUJHEuMwbuZTE80is2FInG2xSqRoMURKmgIgJnMT4K_AAAA___cp09o\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mac Haik Restaurant Group<\/a>, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p>Starbird CEO Greg Levin said the agreement reflects the strength of their business model and the clarity of their long-term vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we mark our 10th anniversary, this is shaping up to be our biggest year yet in terms of expansion,\u201d Levin said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>While no specific locations have been identified, company officials said nothing will open until at least 2027 in San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTexas is a critical market for us moving forward, and partnering with an experienced organization like Mac Haik Restaurant Group allows us to grow thoughtfully while staying true to what makes Starbird special,\u201d Levin said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, an expansion to Dallas and Fort Worth is also likely, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Starbird currently has locations in northern and southern California plus the Denver, Colorado area. (Courtesy Starbird)\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/03\/17\/414160.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\" width=\"1200\"\/>Starbird has locations in northern and southern California plus the Denver, Colorado area. (Courtesy Starbird)What they offer<\/p>\n<p>Starbird serves a variety of chicken-based entrees and sandwiches, from fried chicken strips to gourmet sandwiches and more, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbirdchicken.com\/starbird-chicken-menu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu<\/a>. The restaurant also serves specialty salads and desserts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A San Francisco-area born restaurant chain is looking to expand to Texas. 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