Wild Bird Centers of America

Bird watching and feeding supplies and educational programs

Longtime bird-watching enthusiast George H. Petrides Sr. opened his first Wild Bird store in 1985 in Cabin John, Maryland. In 1990 the company began franchising. In addition to its Wild Bird Centers of America Inc., the company also offers Wild Bird Crossing stores designed for smaller markets.

Besides selling bird watching and feeding equipment and gifts, Wild Bird Centers and Wild Bird Crossings provide demonstrations, kids' programs and other educational events.

Wild Bird Centers has locations throughout the United States and Canada and is now based in Glen Echo, Maryland.

Please Note: The operators of Wild Bird Centers of America, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Wild Bird Centers of America website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Wild Bird Centers of America Franchises?

Total Investment: $88,900-$144,300
Initial Franchise Fee: $18,000
Royalty Fee: 3-4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Wild Bird Centers of America

Wild Bird Centers of America Inc.
7370 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
20812

Phone: (301)229-9585
Toll Free: (800)945-3247
Fax: (301)320-6154

Website: Visit Website

Wild Bird Centers of America News

Birding Retailer, Wild Birds Center, Launches New Website With Franchise Support
With over 80 franchise locations (and growing) of Wild Bird Centers serving communities across the United States, Wild Bird Centers launches new web portal to match their growing business. To match with growing demand Wild Birds Center partnered with Blue Water Media to provide more information and ... more

Wbca, Inc. Ranked 3rd In Fortune Small Business Magazine
"Fortune Small Business" magazine has listed Wild Bird Centers as the 3rd fastest growing of the most popular franchises in the USA. The magazine partnered with FRANdata to analyze some 600,000 individual businesses which awarded the top three positions to 1-800-Got-Junk, Geeks on Call, and... more

Top 55 Great Places To Work In The Washington, Dc Region
We are pleased to announce that The Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. national headquarters office and training center was honored in late October as one of the Top 55 Great Places to Work in the Washington, DC Region by Washingtonian Magazine. ... more

What Do Your Backyard Birds Eat?
What do birds want? Different birds have their own favorite meals, but sunflower seeds are the most popular with seed-eaters, according to research by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That’s important news for bird enthusiasts who want to attract a variety of wild birds to their backyard fee... more

Gladner Joins Wild Bird Centers Of America, Inc.
Neil Gladner has joined the staff of Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. as Director of Retail Operations. Most recently a store Manager for TJ Maxx, Mr. Gladner has also served as Director of Operations for Myer-Emco and Store Manager for several Raleigh’s apparel stores, as well as founding an... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Wild Bird Centers of America open? 1985
When did Wild Bird Centers of America start Franchising? 1990

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 97 2 0 1

2004 93 2 0 2

2003 88 2 0 2

2002 85 2 0 2

2001 79 2 0 1

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

3% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Birding hobby knowledge

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