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Updated RecentlyWild Bird Centers of America Franchise
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.
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How much does it cost to open a Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise?
The investment required to open a Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise is between $120,250-$195,350. There is an initial franchise fee of $25,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Wild Bird Centers of America name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$120,250-$195,350 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$25,000 - Royalty Fee:
4.5% - Advertising Fee:
N/A - Term of Agreement:
5 years
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Wild Bird Centers of America News & Press Releases
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 |
International: Canada,
| 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 |
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
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)
Business Experience:
Your income potential as a Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your operation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your operating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the next, you may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.
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Wild Bird Centers of America
Wild Bird Centers of America Inc.
7370 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo,
MD
20812