Wild Bird Centers of America vs Multi Menu Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wild Bird Centers of America vs Multi Menu including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
Multi Menu Franchise
Investment $120,250 - $195,350$13,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$9,500
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19851996
Year Franchised 19901996
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
Multi Menu Franchise
Experience
  • Birding hobby knowledge
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    Financing Options
     
    Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
    Multi Menu Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
    Multi Menu Franchise
    Training --
    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-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
    Multi Menu Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Wild Bird Centers of America

    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.

    About Multi Menu

    Free home delivery of exclusive products. Franchises and master franchises available all across Canada. Ongoing support and training, free advertising campaign, exclusive territories, no royalties. Now over 120 franchised territories across the country.

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    #86 in Canada's Top franchises.