Birds of a Feather

On March 9, 2023, Abbie Pressley, owner of the Greenville, SC Wild Birds Unlimited store, was granted the South Carolina Order of the Silver Crescent. The Order of the Silver Crescent is the State of South Carolina’s most prestigious service award recognizing a remarkable achievement or action, an individual’s dedicated community service or volunteerism. The […]

Family businesses are the cornerstone of the American economy. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that nearly 60% of the country’s GDP is the result of family-owned businesses; employees from those businesses make up 63% of the workforce. It’s a very appealing concept to be in partnership with family members and build a legacy that […]

As you get started researching franchise brands, no doubt you have many questions. Afterall, this is a big investment of your time and money, so having a clear understanding of what you’re getting into makes good sense. But even obtaining necessary information about a brand during the discovery process may seem overwhelming. How do you […]

There are appealing franchise opportunities in New York due to the diverse nature of the state, unique customer base and strong economy. Geographically, there are two areas that are advantageous for entrepreneurs wanting to open a business—for different reasons. Western Long Island Long Island’s western areas include the New York City harbor and four counties […]

For many people, enjoying the great outdoors means participating in sports like hunting or fishing. Although these are popular activities, if you’re thinking about opening a hunting and fishing store franchise, don’t take the bait — it may not be as good an investment as you think. The Popularity of Fishing Can Lure You In […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]