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Starbird moving forward on plans for 17 Washington locations

California-founded Starbird is expanding into Washington after a franchise deal with Mehta Investment Group first announced in 2024.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A popular fried chicken chain is ready to spread its wings.

Starbird, which has been serving up food in California for more than a decade, is moving forward with plans to develop 17 locations across Washington state. The new franchise deal first announced in 2024 is with Mehta Investment Group.

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