Franchising

Starbird opening in Marina del Rey

Photo: Starbird

March 12, 2024

Starbird is opening its 14th location in California and third in Los Angeles County on March 22 at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the opening, Starbird will give a free meal to its first 500 customers, and two orders will have a Starbird Golden Ticket valid for free Starbird for a year.

"Marina del Rey, brace yourselves for a mouthwatering experience. Starbird's super-premium crispy chicken has arrived, and we're thrilled," Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird, said in a company press release. "A big shoutout to our loyal customers. You're the powerhouse behind Starbird's incredible journey, and we're excited to be making a mark across Southern California. We're here to show Marina del Rey that fast food can be a feel-good experience."

Starbird's Marina del Rey restaurant will offer its full menu, including:

• Salads: Hand-chopped greens and local vegetables with house-made dressing.
• Tender Boxes: Served with house-seasoned fries, super slaw, and house-made sauces.
• Chicken Nuggets: All-white meat nuggets, never treated with antibiotics, fresh never frozen.
• Sandwiches: Locally raised, sustainably farmed poultry on freshly toasted brioche.
• Tender Boxes: Served with house-seasoned fries, super slaw, and house-made sauces.
• Wings: No antibiotics, twice-cooked wings with choice of house-made flavors.

Additionally, customers may order from Starbird's limited-time Bahn Mi menu, featuring the Bahn Mi Sandwich, Bahn Mi Salad, Loaded Bahn Mi Fries, Loaded Bahn Mi Tender Box and Vietnamese Sticky Wings.

Starbird is seeking qualified franchisees to grow the brand on a national level in states such as Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Illinois and Florida.