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About Wild Birds Unlimited
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. Each store sells bird-feeding and bird-watching supplies, including birdhouses, feeders, food and binoculars.
We support you all the way:
- Rated #1 or #2 in Retail for Franchisee Satisfaction for 14 years
- Rated in Top 10 Overall for Franchisee Satisfaction for more than 6 years
- Proven, 35+ year business model
- Our pre-opening support covers business planning, site selection, lease negotiations, classroom and in-store training, store design and layout
- Our on-going support includes marketing, merchandising and purchasing, store operations, nature and hobby education, financial and information systems
- Strong customer loyalty by providing an exceptional customer experience and the highest quality bird food and bird feeding products in the industry
- Many US and Canadian markets are still available for development
Veteran Incentives 15% off franchise fee
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In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.
#8 in Gator's Top franchises.
#137 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#186 in Franchise 500 for 2021.
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| Animal Supply House | $20,000 | $155,750-$259,000 | ||
| Bark & Fitz | $30,000 | $150,000-$225,000 | ||
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| Bosley's Pet Food Plus | $25,000 | 5% | $150,000-And Up | |
| EarthWise Pets | $39,500 | 6% | 1% | $233,000-$568,000 |
| Hey Buddy | $4,195-$8,195 | 0 | 0 | $4,195-$8,195 |
| Just Dogs! Gourmet | $25,000 | 3% | $75,000-$125,000 | |
| Multi Menu | $9,500 | $13,500 | ||
| MUTTS Canine Cantina | $40,000 | 7% | $1,415,354-$1,739,275 | |
| Palm Beach Puppies | $37,500 | 7% | $178,429-$236,129 | |
| Pet Depot | $35,000 | 5% | 2% | $110,000-$550,000 |
| Pet Habitat | $25,000 | 5% | $95,000 | |
| Pet Supplies Plus | $49,900 | 2-3% | $3K/mo. | $436,600-$1,312,700 |
| Pet Wants | $38,500-$48,500 | 7%+ | 2% | $59,830-$202,000 |
| Petland | $40,000 | 4.5% | $300,500-$1,065,500 | |
| Ruffin's Pet Centres | $20,000 | 4% | 1% | $150,000-$200,000 |
| Three Dog Bakery | $25,000 | 5.5% | $187,000-$326,500 | |
| Urban Puppy Shop, The | N/A | $50,000-And Up | ||
| Wag 'N Wash | $45,000 | 6% | 1.5% | $510,910-$843,410 |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | $25,000 | 4.5% | $120,250-$195,350 | |
| Woof Gang Bakery | $35,000 | 5% | 1% | $35,000-$70,000 |