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Franchise: Wild Birds Unlimited

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Initial Investment
LOW:$146,692
HIGH: $228,406
Change in Units
+6.3% +18 UNITS (1 Year)
+8.1% +23 UNITS (3 Years)

Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training Onsite: 40 hours

Training at headquarters: 40 hours

Additional Training: Ongoing

Number of employees required to run: 4

About Wild Birds Unlimited

Jim Carpenter opened the first Wild Birds Unlimited store in Indianapolis in 1981. In 1983 he began franchising, and the company is now based in Carmel, Indiana. Each store sells bird-feeding and bird-watching supplies, including birdhouses, feeders, food and binoculars.

Founded

1981

Franchising Since

1983 (34 Years)

Corporate Address

11711 N. College Ave., #146 Carmel, IN 46032

CEO

Jim Carpenter

Parent Company

Wild Birds Unlimited Inc.

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: See List

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$146,692 - $228,406

Net-worth Requirement

$300,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$40,000 - $50,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$30,000 - $30,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

4%

Ad Royalty Fee

0.5%

Financing Options

Wild Birds Unlimited has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Veteran Incentives


15% off franchise fee

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Updated: September 1st, 2017

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