Jim Carpenter is the CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited. In 1981, the first store of Wild Birds Unlimited was opened by Jim Carpenter in Indianapolis. He began franchising in 1983 and it is based in Carmel, Indiana. Every store sells bird-watching supplies and bird-feeding, including feeders, bird houses, binoculars and food.
Established in: 1981
Parent Organisation: Wild Birds Unlimited Inc.
Franchising from: 35 Years Since 1983
Company Address: 11711 N. College Ave., #146 Carmel, IN 46032
Investment:
Their Minimum Investment was: $146,692
Their Maximum Investment was: $228,406
Units:
1st Year: +18 Units
After 3 Years: +23 Units
Locations of Units:
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U. S Franchise |
Franchises Outside US |
Company Owned |
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2016 |
288 |
18 |
0 |
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2017 |
298 |
18 |
0 |
They are seeking new units of franchise throughout U.S and in Canada States/Regions.
Financing Options:
To cover franchise fee, startups costs, equipment and inventory costs Wild Birds Unlimited maintain third party sources relationships which offer finance.
Financial Requirement:
Net-worth Requirement: $300,000
Liquid Cash Requirement: $40,000 – $50,000
Support Options:
Grand Opening
Toll-Free Line
Meetings/Conventions
Newsletter
Purchasing Co-ops
Online Support
Field Operations
Security/Safety Procedures
Site Selection
Franchise Intranet Platform
Proprietary Software
Marketing Support:
Social Media
SEO
National Media
Regional Advertising
Email marketing
Ad Templates
Loyalty Program/App
Website Development
Website: wbu.com
Facebook Page: Post or share on facebook
Daily Tweet: Wild Birds Unlimited’s Twitter
Instagram: Wild Birds Unlimited’s Instagram to post
Customer Service Number: 888 730 7108
For Support: Customer Feedback