Freebirds World Burrito Launches First-Ever Freebirds Lone Star Showdown

Featuring Texas Football Stars Brandon Baker and Dezz Ricks, Benefiting Local Feeding Texas Member Food Banks

Fans can pick their side, enjoy player-inspired Monster burritos and help support Central Texas Food Bank and Brazos Valley Food Bank through November 27

DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Freebirds World Burrito is bringing one of Texas' biggest football rivalries off the field and onto the menu with the first-ever Freebirds Lone Star Showdown. Running now through November 27, the limited-time competition invites fans to support football standouts Brandon Baker and Dezz Ricks by ordering their signature Monster burritos or bowls. Every purchase counts as a vote for the featured athlete while helping support efforts to fight hunger across Texas.

Representing Austin, Offensive Lineman Brandon Baker's Burnt Orange Monster Burrito features Ranch Hand Steak, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, queso, roasted corn, pico de gallo, jalapeños, topped with Freebirds Ranch and Creamy Jalapeño, all wrapped in a cayenne tortilla. Representing Bryan-College Station, Cornerback Dezz Ricks' Maroon Monster Burrito brings together Ranch Hand Steak, Spanish rice, queso, fresh toppings, Death Sauce and Chipotle Crema, wrapped in a garlic herb tortilla.

But the competition is about more than football bragging rights. Every featured burrito or bowl purchased counts toward the player's total, helping determine how Freebirds' charitable contribution will be allocated. At the conclusion of the campaign, donations will benefit local Feeding Texas member food banks serving the communities represented by each athlete, including Central Texas Food Bank in the Austin area and Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan-College Station. The community represented by the winning player will receive the larger share of the donation, while both regions will benefit from the campaign's impact.

"Texans are passionate about football, food and taking care of their neighbors," said Thomas Lane, Vice President of Operations at Freebirds World Burrito. "The Freebirds Lone Star Showdown gives our guests a fun way to rally behind their favorite player while helping support Feeding Texas and local food banks. It's a friendly competition that creates a real impact for Texas families."

The campaign reflects Freebirds' commitment to supporting the communities it serves. Through its support of local Feeding Texas member food banks, the Freebirds Lone Star Showdown aims to raise awareness of food insecurity while providing meaningful assistance to families across the state.

The Freebirds Lone Star Showdown gives fans a new way to celebrate their Texas pride while enjoying the bold, customizable flavors Freebirds is known for. As the Lone Star State's most anticipated rivalry game approaches, guests can cast their vote one burrito at a time, support their favorite player and help make a meaningful impact in Texas communities.

The Freebirds Lone Star Showdown is available through November 27, 2026, at participating Freebirds locations. Guests can order in-store, online or through third-party delivery. For more information, visit www.freebirds.com.

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Editor's Note:

The winning community will receive the larger portion of Freebirds' charitable contribution, with donations benefiting local food bank partners through Feeding Texas in both the Austin and Bryan-College Station regions.

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