Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise For Sale Information:
We are the first and leading franchise system specializing in the hobby of backyard birdfeeding. We represent more than 20 years of experience and have over 300 stores! Wild Birds Unlimited functions as a true community resource: we provide valuable knowledge about the bird feeding hobby, and represent a unique and pleasant shopping experience. We bring people and nature together by creating an environment that allows you to build on your strengths, as well as tap into ours. With our proven system, training and tools, let us show you how to achieve your dream of owning and operating your own business.
Questions
How long has Wild Birds Unlimited been in business?
Founder Jim Carpenter opened the first store in 1981 in Indianapolis. The first franchise opened two years later. Currently there are more than 300 Wild Birds Unlimited stores in the United States and Canada.
How much does it cost to start a Wild Birds Unlimited store?
Start-up costs generally range from $98,916- $154,733 depending on your location, store size, rental rates, availability of capital and the time of year the store opens. In addition, franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 4 percent of gross sales and 1 percent of gross sales to the Wild Birds Unlimited Advertising Fund.
What kind of support will I receive as a Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee?
More than 40 professionals stand ready to assist you at the company's Franchise Support Center in Carmel, Indiana (an Indianapolis suburb). They provide support in every aspect of retailing including site selection, lease negotiation, purchasing, retail operations, marketing, information systems, human resources, training and communications.
Do I receive an exclusive territory? Yes. No other Wild Birds Unlimited store will be allowed to open within your exclusive territory. Wild Birds Unlimited has extensive market research on the demographics of our customers, and we select our territories with that information in mind.
How big is the market for Wild Birds Unlimited?
Imagine a backyard that can fit 52 million people and still have room to grow! Across North America, that's the number of people who participate in birdfeeding and wildlife watching in their own backyards, according to the most recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation.
And they spend money to support their hobby. The most recent statistics for consumer spending show people spend nearly $4.7 billion annually on birdfeeding and watching wildlife. Of that, they spend $3.2 billion on birdseed and wildlife food, $832 million on birdfeeders, birdbaths and nesting boxes, and $636 million on binoculars and spotting scopes.
Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise For Sale Information:
How big is the market for Wild Birds Unlimited?
