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Contact Paul Pickett at 1-888-730-7108 or by email [email protected]
Disclaimer - This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Any offer to sell a franchise will be made after individuals have completed an application and been qualified to receive a Franchise Disclosure Document. For those individuals who qualify, an offer to sell the franchise will only be made in conjunction with the delivery of a Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Disclosure Document.
You may request a confidential application from Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. by phone, mail or access it from wbufranchise.com. Other qualifications will apply in determining whether you will be offered a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise. If you currently reside in the state of Hawaii, please call Paul Pickett at 1-888-730-7108 before completing the application. Minnesota File No. F-2491
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Wild Birds Unlimited
Franchise OpportunityStart Bringing People and
Nature Together in Your
Own Community!
Wild Birds Unlimited
Franchise OpportunityStart Bringing People and
Nature Together in Your
Own Community!
All About WBUWho We AreThe Nature of Our BusinessOur owners are passionate people; they’re passionate about the hobby of backyard bird feeding and their businesses. They love nature, they love wild birds and they love sharing their enthusiasm about both with their customers.
Wild Birds Unlimited owners are their local communities’ backyard bird feeding specialists and a premiere source for nature information, as well as quality products. But who we are goes far beyond the items we sell.
It’s our owners’ commitment to their customers that distinguishes them from other retailers, a fact that makes us very proud. They enjoy helping their customers understand birds and nature, swapping stories about the latest bird sightings and seeing other people share their excitement.
The Wild Birds Unlimited HistoryMission/Vision/ValuesOur mission is to bring people and nature together and do it with excellence. Our vision and goal is to provide products, services and inspiring shopping experiences that enhance our customers’ lives by educating them and their communities about the value of birds, nature and their surrounding environment.
Our Story A Bird Store Takes Off
In 1981, Jim Carpenter combined his retail experience with his avid enjoyment of nature and backyard bird feeding to open the first Wild Birds Unlimited store in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Though this retail concept had never been attempted in a serious way, Jim soon discovered a great demand for a store where people could purchase high-quality items to attract backyard birds. Customers were eager to talk about their hobby or their latest bird sighting.
With several people intrigued by the idea of owning a shop like Wild Birds Unlimited, Jim decided to franchise the concept. Two years later, the first franchised location opened, starting a successful movement that has transformed more than 275 stores throughout the United States and Canada.
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All About YouFranchisee Attributes & CharacteristicsThe ideal Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee candidate is someone who is a nature enthusiast with a passion for bird feeding. They are excited about building a business and a brand that you care about and are invested in. Our Franchisees are committed to delivering exceptional customer service with an energetic and friendly attitude. They are hard working with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Benefits of Joining the WBU Team
What Are My Qualifications?Are You...
Paul Clark, of Covington, WA., helps a customer in his store.
During my 22 year career with Walmart, I was exposed to several retail/management classes which the
company provided to their management associates. I have found that the Wild Birds Unlimited training
session was one of best taught classes that I have taken throughout my retail years.* – Mary Lynn Jordan Rogers, Arkansas
Financial Requirements*
g Minimum Net Worth Requirement: $200,000g Liquid Capital Requirement: $25,000 – $35,000g Start Up Costs- New Stores - $93,121-$147,936
* WBU does assist qualified candidates with securing financing through options such as BoeFly, SBA Financing and 401K Rollover plans.
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g Committed to building a business g Organized and focused g Familiar with financial statements or willing
to learn g Comfortable with computers and internet
g Passionate about Nature and Backyard Bird Feeding
g Committed to developing a staff that delivers the ultimate WBU customer experience
g Committed to following WBU “Best Practices” to operate your own WBU store
g Business planning assistance g Site selection g Lease negotiation assistance g Hands-on training and Franchise
Support Center Training g Month-by-month marketing
program with complete support materials and guidance
g Merchandising education, support and evaluation
g Purchasing support g Human resources support g Hobby and nature education g Complete opening, grand
opening and ongoing annual marketing plans
* You should not take the franchisees’ statements or their experience as an inference that the purchase of a franchise is a safe investment or that failure, loss or default is impossible or unlikely, or that earnings or profits are assured.