Birds of a Feather

If you are interested in buying a business, there are a few terms that can be unclear and it’s important to comprehend them before making the leap. For instance, a common question is, what is the difference between licensing and franchising? Here’s a guide with that answer along with some examples. Franchising and licensing are […]

Wild Birds Unlimited has a lot to celebrate this week! WBU was overjoyed to receive the Best Marketing Leadership Award, and took top honors in the categories of Best Digital Marketing Campaign, Best Limited Budget Marketing Campaign, and Best Franchisee Support at the Franchise Customer Experience Conference.  

Congratulations to Kindell and Josh Tolmie on the purchase of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Ottawa, ON!  This is Kindell and Josh’s second store as they also own the WBU store in Kanata, ON.  We are so excited to have Kindell and Josh growing with WBU!  Kindell said, “Since opening our 1st store in […]

We are excited to announce that Danielle and Mark Motley have successfully purchased the Columbia, SC store from Jim and Jackie Kelly!  Mark and Danielle Motley currently own the Mount Pleasant, SC WBU store.  Danielle had worked in both the Mount Pleasant and Charleston SC WBU stores and then in 2011, Danielle and Mark purchased […]

Let’s celebrate! Wild Birds Unlimited is honored to be recognized as a finalist for the 2022 Franchise Innovation Awards competition. @Franchise Update Media announced today that WBU has been granted The Franchise Marketing Leadership Award for “Best Digital Campaign.” This award identifies WBU as a brand that has created the most innovative and successful marketing […]

Here we grow again!  Say hello to our newest franchisee, Jacqueline Burcham!  Jacqueline will soon be opening a brand new Wild Birds Unlimited store in Maryville, TN!  We are so thrilled to have Jacqueline joining our WBU family and excited to see her soar!  Congratulations, Jacqueline!  We wish you the very best!

Do you ever have those days at work when you just have to step outside and clear your head? That fresh air always seems to do us good. Just to escape the office– being outdoors is rejuvenating. So, imagine making a living enjoying the great outdoors. There are many outdoor franchise options to consider if […]

A very big congratulations to Sean Ryan, as he has recently taken ownership of his 4th Wild Birds Unlimited Store in Knoxville, TN!  Sean also owns the WBU stores in Hickory, NC, High Point, NC, and Hilton Head Island, SC.  Sean joined the WBU family back in 2003 when he purchased his first store in […]

Franchising is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to enjoy their dream of business ownership without going through the headaches, heartaches and hassles of an independent start-up. Franchises are established businesses that have a proven model that has been market tested. They come in all shapes and sizes. About one in every seven businesses in the U.S. […]

For entrepreneurs searching for retail franchise opportunities, the options can be overwhelming. A retail store franchise is a business that utilizes a conventional brick and mortar store front model to engage with customers when buying and selling goods or services. Retail franchises can technically encompass a large umbrella of brands and products since most businesses […]