
Wild Birds Unlimited
Experience the joy of a Winning Culture! Ranked #1 in Owner Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review 2014,2015,2016,and 2017 in the Retail category. When our franchise store owners are happy, we know we are doing something right.
What Does a Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Cost?
To buy a franchise with Wild Birds Unlimited, you'll need to have at least liquid capital of $40,000- $50,000 and a minimum net worth of $300,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $185,179 - $311,043. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (20% off License Fee). *
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $40,000 - $50,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Net Worth: | $300,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Total Investment: | $185,179 - $311,043 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Financing: | Via 3rd party |
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Training: | Available |
Veteran Discount: | 20% off License Fee |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Total Units: | 348 |
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Home Office: | Carmel, IN |
Year Founded: | 1981 |
Franchising Since: | 1983 |
Yeah, People Spend Money On Bird Stuff.

Your Opportunity
Enhance lives and build relationships with your customers and your community.
It’s a People (and Bird) Business
Our franchisees say that interacting with customers is one of the most rewarding aspects of owning a Wild Birds Unlimited store. You make a difference in your customers’ lives by helping connect them with birds and nature. Customers tell us that they come back time and again because they value the relationship as much as the expert hobby knowledge and top-quality products. You can’t buy that type of loyalty.
Products Designed by Experts
We understand that folks have options when purchasing bird feeders and other hobby products. They shop Wild Birds Unlimited because our products are designed by experts to
meet the needs of the birds and to be enjoyable
for the people who use them.
Trusted Local Advice
A common theme among our franchisees is their interest and love of birds and nature. You and your staff will serve the community by providing the best local advice on how to enjoy the hobby, which differentiates you from big-box stores and other competitors.
Our Partners in Nature
We have developed partnerships with organizations that support our core mission of bringing people and nature together. These partnerships offer the opportunity to learn more about wild birds, and to actively participate in conservation efforts and citizen-science projects.
Support
People, Products, Presentation and the tools to Manage it all.
An Award Winning System
Our mission statement, “We Bring People and Nature Together” is just the beginning. When it comes to supporting our franchise store owners, we add the phrase, “…and We Do It with Excellence.”

Over the past two decades, Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. has received many awards and has been recognized by the likes of Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Business Review and USA Today. It’s enough to make us blush (and our moms proud).
Wild Birds Unlimited Support
- Finances
- Nature & Hobby Education
- Marketing
- Merchandising & Purchasing
- Leadership Training
- Information Systems
Your Support Community
- Franchise Support Center
- Business Coaches
- Technical Support
- Franchise Store Owner Community
- VetFran Financing Assistance
Ideal Candidate
Wild Birds Unlimited is looking for new franchise store owners who are committed to fulfilling their dream of opening and developing a business enterprise that allows them to share their love and passion for birds and nature with their local community. Our ideal new franchise store owner is an energetic, people-person who is motivated to succeed – both in their business and in giving back to their local community.
We hope you inquire about the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise opportunity!
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Awards
Wild Birds Unlimited has received the following awards and acknowledgements:
Franchise Gator Top 100 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Availability
Wild Birds Unlimited is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Interested parties should have at least $40,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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