Wild Birds Unlimited

Bird watching and feeding supplies

Jim Carpenter opened the first Wild Birds Unlimited store in Indianapolis in 1981. In 1983 he began franchising. The privately owned company is based in Carmel, Indiana.

Please Note: The operators of Wild Birds Unlimited, 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 Birds Unlimited website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Wild Birds Unlimited Franchises?

Total Investment: $91,000-$153,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $18,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited
11711 N. College Ave., #146
Carmel, IN
46032

Toll Free: (888)730-7108
Fax: (317)208-4050

Website: Visit Website

Wild Birds Unlimited News

Wild Birds Unlimited To Open 300th Franchise
Wild Birds Unlimited, the original and largest system of franchised specialty birdfeeding stores, has just awarded its 300th franchise in North America. The company prides itself on being the local birding resource in the communities in which it operates. This spring the organization's 300t... more

A Manmade Migration Marvel!
As endangered Whooping Cranes take to the sky guided by ultra light aircraft in a second historic migration journey, people along their route can plot the birds’ progress with maps they can access from Wild Birds Unlimited. This is the second year Whooping Cranes, which were raised by human... more

Unique Last Minute Holiday Gift Suggestions
Many people are seeking a more tranquil life and are getting reacquainted with simple pleasures which can be found right at home. With Christmas only a week away, Wild Birds Unlimited is the perfect place to go for last minute gifts that help you get back to nature, provide an activity the whole fam... more

Preventing Window Strikes - Make Windows Less Hazardous To Birds
Birds fly into windows for many reasons, but there are some things you can do to make your windows less hazardous to the birds. "The most common reason birds fly into windows is because they don't see the glass," said Jim Carpenter, president of Wild Birds Unlimited. "Birds canno... more
View all Wild Birds Unlimited Press Releases

Franchise History

When did the first Wild Birds Unlimited open? 1981
When did Wild Birds Unlimited start Franching? 1983

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 291 12 0 0

2004 285 11 0 0

2003 271 10 0 0

2002 265 12 0 0

2001 255 12 0 0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No Yes

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

Business Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Must love birds & nature, people skills

Related Franchise Categories

Listing Tags

birds, bird feeder, bird feeders, bird feeding, bird houses, bird seed, binoculars, spotting scopes, birding, butterfly watching, raven, triumph, bird watching, binocular, optics, optic, rangers, cam, feeder, franchising, gifts, seed, birdhouse, birdbath, field guide, spotting scope, eagle optics, squirrel, nature, suet, birdfood, webcam, netcam, webcamera, bluebird, cardinal, hummingbird, feedercam, wbu, wild, unlimited, chickadee, birdfeeding, explorer, ranger, voyager, raptor, lens pen, naturescape, nesting, retail, bats, butterfly, naturalist, birdwatching, backyard habitat, wild bird, hobby shop, harmony kingdom, treasure jests

This Franchise Opportunity has been viewed 1058 times.

Read Wild Birds Unlimited Reviews

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Wild Birds Unlimited and should not be construed as such. TheFranchiseMall.com makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) with an attorney and accountant.