Open for Business!

A new Wild Birds Unlimited store is officially open in Johnson City, TN!  George and Kera Brewster have been working so hard to get their store up and running, and we are so happy to see them open for business!    

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Franchise Marketing Support: How Companies Help Their Franchisees

One of the big reasons entrepreneurs like the option of franchising over starting a business from scratch is that a franchise provides many benefits. As a franchisee you get a “ready-made” business that includes brand recognition and an established customer base, not to mention the added benefits of training, support and ways to strategically market […]

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Welcome to the Flock!

Wild Birds Unlimited is very excited to welcome Kate Neall to our flock!  Kate kicked off 2022 by purchasing our WBU store in Gambrills, MD.  The Gambrills store was first opened 20 years ago in 2002.  We are very grateful to have such a kind, talented and friendly new owner join our WBU family.  Congratulations, […]

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Franchise Agreements: What You Should Know Before Signing

If you’ve ever made a large purchase or written a big check, there’s that deep breath you take, the gulp and the nervous stomach. Totally understandable. It’s a big moment. The same is true when you have your sights set on a franchise business ownership opportunity. The day will come when you must sign the […]

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5 Wildlife Industry Careers & How You Can Obtain Them

Love nature and wildlife? Thinking about turning your interests into a career? There are many jobs in the wildlife industry that can be rewarding and lucrative. The term “wildlife industry” encompasses a wide array of choices. Perhaps you want to care for animals in the wild be it air, land and sea—or maybe you want […]

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Top Franchise Development Websites: 41 – 50

1851 has evaluated franchise development websites in the industry and the results are in!  Wild Birds Unlimited placed 41 with our highest score being first impressions.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  2021 has been a very busy year for Wild Birds Unlimited!  Throughout the year, there have been over 35 stores that transferred, as well as 11 new stores.  We are very excited and thankful for all of the new franchise owners that have joined the Wild Birds Unlimited team!  We are very […]

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Five Common Franchise Problems and How You Can Avoid Them

If you are thinking about entering the world of franchising, it’s best to do your homework to have a comprehensive understanding of what you are getting into. Although franchising provides a bit of a safety net for business owners, with its proven model, training and support—it is still an investment which means there is a […]

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2021 STAR Awards: Honoring the best in franchise recruitment

The Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Development team was honored to receive the STAR Award for Best Franchisee Satisfaction at the 2021 Franchise Leadership and Development Conference!  Our CDO Paul Pickett said, “We look at the different points of view, at what franchise owners need, what customers need, and what suppliers need,” he says. “Our foundation […]

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A Life Designed by Dawna

Take a look at this new article in Pillars of Franchising featuring Dawna Blum!  Dawna is the owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Woburn, MA.  Dawna shares her very personal journey on how she decided to start the next chapter of her life with Wild Birds Unlimited.  Dawna said, “It took a lot […]

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