Sneakybird plans restaurant expansion

Sneakybird, a family-owned restaurant that opened its doors in Scottsdale in 2022, plans to expand across Arizona.

The brand, led by veteran restaurateur Dan Chaon and his son, Nathan Chaon, is partnering with J2E Investments LLC, a family-owned business in Gilbert, to open six new locations across Maricopa County during the next 18 months, according to a press release.

The first location will open at Cooley Station in Gilbert later this spring, with sister restaurants set for Hudson Station in Queen Creek as well as Prasada in Surprise targeted for opening by fall 2024.

Sneakybird also has plans for locations in Arcadia, Dove Valley, and additional southeast Valley restaurants over the next 18 months.

The brand currently features signature chicken in a sandwich, wings, or as tenders with the guests’ choice of eight dry rubs – all of which are gluten-free – plus their choice of 10 sauces.

Guests may also choose to have their chicken “naked,” meaning simply grilled sans the breading with salt, pepper, and garlic dry rub. There are also a slew of handcrafted flatbreads, tater tots, and fresh chilled veggies that complement the chicken menu.