Birds of a Feather

We could not be prouder of Kindell and Josh Tolmie from Kanata, Ontario.  As always, their passion, focus, drive and desire to make a difference is clear.  Thanks to Angela Cote and the Canadian Franchise Association for including Kindell and Josh and Wild Birds Unlimited.    

We’ve all heard the expression the early bird catches the worm…bird enthusiasts know just how true that statement is. “Birders,” as bird watchers are often called, get up with the sun because that’s when hungry birds look for breakfast after a good night’s sleep. The common sounds of birds chirping and singing, make our feathered […]

Once again, Wild Birds Unlimited has received another Innovation Award this year.  Franchise Update Media named Wild Birds Unlimited the #1 brand for the Most Innovative Supply Chain Improvement.  We also were the Runner up in the Most Innovative Franchisee Support this year.  In this category, Franchise Update Media judges reviewed all submitted applications in […]

Finding the right franchise opportunity was not easy for Cathy and Pam, our West Albuquerque, NM but when they found Wild Birds Unlimited, they soared.  

The Edie’s bought and moved an existing store in Cypress, TX, doubled the volume, then bought and renovated another WBU store in Houston, TX with similar results. Rich has served as the Chair of our FAC and is a member of our IT committee. They have led their local marketing group, become Certified Training Stores […]

Once you’ve made the decision to become a business owner, the to-do list can seem endless, with numerous details and tasks essential for success. That list should include two major items. First, consider franchising versus a start-up business. There are far more advantages to franchising, such as your reduced investment risk due to the utilization […]

The challenges associated with the pandemic were, and continue to be challenging, especially for retail franchises like those in the wild bird feeding industry.   As a team, we worked together to be a bright light in an otherwise dark time for so many people.  Our ability to pivot and continue to bring the Joy of […]

If you’re thinking about opening a franchise, you know the choices are endless: high-profit, big-name franchises. Moderately priced franchises. Low-cost, home-based franchises. How do you know which types of franchises are right for you? We’ve got a guide to the five main types of franchise. Once you’ve narrowed down the franchise segment you’re drawn to, […]

Every business has had to rethink the way they operate in the past year-plus, no matter their size or their location. That has certainly been the case in franchising, as brands spanning across the nation had to monitor various best practices based on differing guidelines from state to state. For many brands, franchise support is […]