Wild Bird Centers of America vs The Pet Pantry Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wild Bird Centers of America vs The Pet Pantry 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
The Pet Pantry Franchise
Investment $120,250 - $195,350$40,000 - $70,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$8,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1990-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
The Pet Pantry Franchise
Experience
  • Birding hobby knowledge
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    Financing Options

     
    Wild Bird Centers of America Franchise
    The Pet Pantry 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
    The Pet Pantry 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
    The Pet Pantry Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 The Pet Pantry