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Franchisee Satisfaction Report

For anyone researching a franchise, Franchise Business Review knows how important it is to get feedback from current franchisees. To expedite this process, we conducted an independent survey of Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees on their satisfaction.

All active franchisees were invited to participate in the survey. 162 franchise owners elected to participate (approximately 67%). The survey was completed on December 2009.
Wild Birds Unlimited
Company
Year Founded: 1981
Franchising Since: 1983
Total Franchisees: 306
Total Locations: 307
Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $99,534 - $145,836
Cash Requirement: $25,000 - $35,000
Net Worth Requirement: $150,000
Areas Franchising
- Canada
- National

The Nature of Our Business

Our owners are passionate people; they're passionate about the hobby of backyard birdfeeding 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 birdfeeding 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.

But our stores are more than a birder's paradise. They are resources for unique nature gifts, decorative lawn and garden accessories and a variety of natural home and personal care products.

Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $99,534 - $145,836
Cash Requirement: $25,000 - $35,000
Net Worth Requirement: $150,000

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PROFILE

Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise-owner, Christina Fore - Cherry Hill, NJ

Profile of a 13-year owner of a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise.

ARTICLE

Franchisees Fly High with Wild Birds Unlimited

Jim Carpenter, CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited, turned his passion for his hobby into a thriving business. And as he sees it, Jim has an obligation to give franchisees the tools and the training they need to succeed.
 

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Corporate Contact:
Wild Birds Unlimited

11711 N. College Avenue #146
Carmel, IN 46032

Franchise Contact:
Paul Pickett
Phone:  888.730.7108
Email: pickettp@wbu.com

Franchisee Satisfaction Snapshot
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Training & Support
3.8

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Franchise System
4.1

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Relationship
4.3

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Financial Opportunity
3.5

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General Satisfaction
3.9

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Overall (average)
3.9
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