Skybird Fresh Asian Grill is celebrating the opening of its second location in 2025 at 14845 Pierrefonds Boulevard in Montreal.
This unique new concept debuted earlier this year at 248 Jean-Talon West in Montreal's Mile End and is already earning rave reviews for a menu that blends Asian-inspired flavours with health-conscious ingredients in a fast-casual setting.
Think Retail congratulates visionary restaurateurs Rio and Andrew Infantino, as they build this exciting and timely concept.
With Skybird, the father-and-son team has a clear goal: "Revolutionizing fast-casual dining with its fresh and vibrant Asian-inspired menu, crafting signature meals that invigorate energy and a sense of adventure in every bite."
Indeed, Skybird is the first chain in North America to specialize in the Banh Mi and Bowls scene, offering a unique twist where customers can build their own bowls or sandwiches from an array of premium ingredients that include fresh vegetables oven-grilled proteins and signature sauces. In an era where customers seek personalization, Skybird is well positioned, offering endless possibilities and flavour combinations.
With more than 50 years combined experience in the restaurant and franchising industry, the Infantinos know what they are doing. They have deep experience launching strong brands that innovate to capitalize on market shifts.
As you may recall, Rio Infantino got his start at McDonald's then spent more than 20 years as a celebrated Subway franchisee. With Andrew, he launched the ground-breaking concept, Copper Branch, North America and Europe's largest chain of 100% plant-based fast-casual restaurants.
With Skybird, they are once again positioned for incredible growth: Sales of Asian-inspired dishes in North America have surged by 20% in the last five years, while at the same time there's a focus on better-for-you food options that are fast, fun and nourishing.
The Infantinos worked with an incredible team of culinary professionals to develop the menu, which also includes popular house-baked matcha cookies, craft sodas, Boba tea and Vietnamese cold-brew coffee.
With the two restaurants open and the concept taking flight, they are aggressively seeking to open several more locations in Quebec in 2025: We are excited to work with the Skybird team to secure 1,000- to 1,500-sq.-ft. locations on high-traffic streets and in open-air centres, as well as site of 400 to 500 sq. ft. in super regional malls.
For more about this visionary fast-casual concept, contact the Think Retail team.