Encore Career: A Guide to Choosing the Best Second Career for You

The definition of retirement has changed over the years. It was once thought to be a time when you stop working a traditional job schedule, maybe you receive a gold watch for years of service to the company and perhaps engage in a fun hobby. But now, there are other options. You can enjoy career […]

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Wild Birds Unlimited University

Our first Wild Birds Unlimited University class of 2023 took place February 6 – 8 at the Franchise Support Center. We were so excited to have another class of Franchise Store Owners and store managers come together for focused days of learning, sharing of ideas and professional development! And as always the class came together […]

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Specialty Retail Franchises: What to Consider When Choosing

There are always new products and concepts being developed for consumers. Zeroing in on a particular product in the retail marketplace is what specialty retail is. The buying and selling of goods is an age-old practice, originating first out of necessity that has now evolved to include specialty goods developed to meet the needs of […]

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Why Toy Franchises Aren’t as Fun Financially

Who doesn’t love to play with toys? Whether young or old, toys are fun. But the industry itself leaves little room for entrepreneurs to enjoy toy franchise ownership opportunities. Either global conglomerates have gobbled up brands, or you’ll face unbelievable competition in this marketplace. Toy franchises sound like a fun investment, but they may not […]

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The Importance of Putting the Customer First

Brands like Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU) know the secret to success. It’s all about creating a customer-centric culture. And the best way to keep your customers front and center and ensure you’re providing the experiences they expect is pretty simple—just ask them. This is exactly what WBU does on a daily basis. With its customer […]

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Franchising Terms: What’s Common & What’s Not

Anytime you venture into new territory, especially in business, there is a learning curve to understand the proper terminology. Franchising is no different.  Understanding the terms will make the research process, decision-making and ownership less complicated. There are some very necessary franchising terms to know as well as best practices. Normal Operating Procedures As you […]

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Why Music Store Franchises Hit the Wrong Note as Investments

We all love music and value its positive impact on our lives, but it may not be quite as in tune as an investment opportunity. If you love the arts and have considered making a career in music, you may hit a wrong chord when considering being part of a music store franchise. Learn more […]

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New FSC Member!

Say hello to our newest Wild Birds Unlimited FSC team member, Dusty!  Dusty comes from J Crew and is now a business coach here at WBU.  A previous client of his sent him amazing cookies with beautifully hand painted birds on them to wish him luck here at WBU.  We are so excited to have […]

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2023 FBR Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award!

Wild Birds Unlimited is thrilled to be ranked in Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 for Franchisee Satisfaction Award!

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2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500!

Wild Birds Unlimited is honored to be mentioned as part of Entrepreneur Franchise 500!

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