Birds of a Feather

Our bird feeding and nature franchise blog delivers franchise industry news, the latest updates on the Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise, and other practical – yet valuable – resources for franchise owners.

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Benefits of Franchising: Why It’s Better Than Going It Alone

Starting your own business can be enticing for many reasons. You may aspire to be your own boss, to retain more income, and to have more control over your work-life balance. To make this happen, many entrepreneurs choose the franchise route. Franchises have several benefits compared to starting a business from scratch. Not only do […]

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Wild Birds Unlimited Poised to Thrive in Future of Retail Business

CARMEL, Ind. (March 29, 2021) – Wild Birds Unlimited, the original, backyard bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, is set to enter the post-pandemic future of business on a steady incline. In addition to its growth through the challenges and successes of the past year, Wild Birds Unlimited has already begun implementing strategies for further […]

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Businesses That Do Well in a Recession: How Wild Birds Succeeds

It’s no secret that running a business is hard work. Even in the best economic environment, it still takes dedication in planning, efficiency, and often a major investment in time and money just to get your business up and running. Unfortunately, the economy is naturally cyclical. Over the long haul, there will be good times […]

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Hobby Franchise: Have Fun While Owning Your Own Business

Choosing a career path may start with a passion, but so often we find ourselves settling for what we can find, or whichever job happens to be available in our industry. But many aspiring business owners, especially those who want to operate their business hands-on, find it imperative to base their business on something they […]

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Wild Birds Unlimited Taps 919 Marketing to Lead Franchise Development Marketing Efforts

CARMEL, Ind. (March 11, 2021) – Wild Birds Unlimited, the bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, has entered into a new partnership with 919 Marketing, an award-winning national franchise marketing and public relations agency, to lead its franchise development marketing efforts. Wild Birds Unlimited selected 919 Marketing to build on its recent success and to […]

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Nature Franchise: Why Now Is a Great Time To Invest

You just returned from a quick outing to pick up a bag of sunflower seeds for “your” cardinals, but your shopping bag seems too full. You start to unpack to remember what else you bought: a third hummingbird feeder, a birdbath heater, a nifty strap for binoculars, and ironically, a squirrel guard for one of […]

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Wild Birds Unlimited Named Top-5 Franchise Opportunity in 2021

Wild Birds Unlimited, the No. 1, largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and nature related products in North America, is listed by Franchise Business Review (FBR) as one of the best franchises to buy in 2021. Every year, FBR compiles a list of top franchises based on a confidential survey of thousands […]

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Future of Retail Franchising: How Covid Changed the Game

It’s no secret how tough the past year has been – both personally and professionally – for so many people. The near-immediate shifts needed to combat the COVID-19 outbreak last spring brought such an acceleration of consumer trends, thrusting businesses of all kinds into a new world. Retail franchising has long been a business sector […]

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Wild Birds Unlimited Franchisees Vikki and Mike Bartholomae on How They Chose to Invest with the Brand

In a Q&A with Franchise Business Review, Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Vikki and Mike Bartholomae explain why they decided to become franchisees, how they handled the due diligence process and more. The husband and wife duo, who are based in Winter Garden, Florida, decided to become business owners after growing tired of working for other people. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they decided to take a leap and do what they’ve always wanted to do — become their own bosses.

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Franchise Dictionary Recognizes Wild Birds Unlimited’s Innovative Strategies and Veteran Discounts

Franchise Dictionary has recognized Wild Birds Unlimited’s commitment to innovation and to providing entrepreneurs with a strong business model. The brand, which currently has over 345 locations — making it the largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding products — recently earned a Franchise Update Franchise Innovation Award for 2020, proving that Wild Birds Unlimited has navigated the challenges of COVID-19. Additionally, Wild Birds Unlimited is consistently named a top franchise opportunity for veterans. By offering a 15% discount off of the initial franchise fee, Wild Birds Unlimited created a solid pathway for those transitioning from active duty to civilian life.

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