How a Love for a Brand Can Spur a Passionate Franchisee
Jan Hatch invests in Wild Birds Unlimited after growing up in Carmel, Indiana, and having a strong familiarity with the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· May 16, 2017
Company
Wild Birds Unlimited — page 13
Wild Birds Unlimited is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 369 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Wild Birds Unlimited has an initial investment range of $226,601 to $378,977 and reported average gross sales of $858,133 in 2024 [[2026-04-08 Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Costs, Fees and ROI 2026 (11e834)]]. * The company is among the top 15 specialty pet franchises for 2026, with diverse offerings [[2025-10-31 Top 15 Specialty Pet Franchises for 2026 (2dcf9a)]]. * Wild Birds Unlimited is also listed as one of the top established pet franchise opportunities for 2026, offering a unique business model and investment range [[2025-10-17 Top Established Pet Franchise Opportunities for 2026 (63d23a)]]. * Paul Pickett, chief development officer of Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses support systems for LGBTQ+ franchisees and founded the IFA Pride Council to increase inclusivity in franchising [[2025-01-02 LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Franchising: Support for Franchisors (ea8316)]]. * The company has opened new franchise locations in Columbia, Maryland, and Macon, Georgia [[2024-06-21 Newest Wild Birds Unlimited Location Now Open in Columbia, Maryland (4cd894)]] [[2024-06-20 New Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Opens in Macon, Georgia (af6243)]]. * Wild Birds Unlimited claimed first place for Best Overall Performance in the STAR Awards, recognizing excellence in lead generation and recruitment [[2024-02-04 Shining Bright: STAR Awards Recognize Franchising's Recruitment Elite (f7b9f7)]]. * The company has been recognized for its commitment to delivering franchisee and consumer experiences, being among the inaugural brand recipients of the 2024 Franchise Customer Experience Certification [[2024-02-29 Franchise Customer Experience Certified Brands Announced (4f9ba8)]]. * Wild Birds Unlimited welcomes new franchisees from diverse backgrounds, including those celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month [[2023-10-04 Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (68ed3a)]]
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Wild Birds Unlimited to Build off Success in New Jersey by Targeting The Oranges for Development
Wild Birds Unlimited is targeting The Oranges in New Jersey for development, aiming to meet or exceed its goal of 20 new franchises by the end of 2017.
· 1851 Franchise· May 12, 2017
How Wild Birds Unlimited’s Director of Merchandising Creates Brand Distinction with Industry-Leading Products
Jim Lesch leads merchandising at Wild Birds Unlimited with 300 stores.
· 1851 Franchise· May 11, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited’s Real Estate Selection Support Sets its Franchisees Up for Long-Term Success
Wild Birds Unlimited provides extensive support for site selection, helping franchisees find optimal locations for long-term success.
· 1851 Franchise· May 10, 2017
Recognizing Untapped Growth Potential, Wild Birds Unlimited Targets Warner Robins, Georgia for Growth
Wild Birds Unlimited is targeting Warner Robins, Georgia, for growth, following its strongest development year in a decade.
· 1851 Franchise· May 8, 2017
By Capturing the True Essence of Wild Birds Unlimited’s Culture, No Limit Agency Helps to Fuel the Brand’s Momentum
Wild Birds Unlimited's franchise development process prepares new franchisees with realistic expectations and a clear path of discovery.
· 1851 Franchise· May 5, 2017
How a People-First Mentality Has Helped Pat Perkinson Propel Wild Birds Unlimited Forward
Pat Perkinson's people-first mentality has helped propel Wild Birds Unlimited forward, focusing on supporting employees and franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· May 5, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited Founder Jim Carpenter Pens New Book, “The Joy of Bird Feeding”
Wild Birds Unlimited founder Jim Carpenter publishes a book on bird feeding, offering guidance on attracting and feeding backyard birds.
· 1851 Franchise· April 20, 2017
Mixing Business with Pleasure: How Wild Birds Unlimited Helps Franchisees Turn Their Passion and Hobby into a Profitable Career
Wild Birds Unlimited helps franchisees turn their passion and hobby into a profitable career, with Barbara Haralson and her husband finding success with the brand's products and services.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited's Support System
Wild Birds Unlimited's support system helped a franchisee navigate a business partner's health crisis.
· 1851 Franchise· April 14, 2017
From Manager to Store Owner: How These Wild Birds Unlimited Franchisees Turned Their Passion into a Career
Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee Ben Dickson shares his journey from manager to store owner, highlighting his passion for the brand and his dedication to learning and growth.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2017
Lisa McGill
Lisa McGill joins Wild Birds Unlimited as Manager of Franchise Development, bringing experience from retail and healthcare industries.
· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2017
For Wild Birds Unlimited’s Development Team, Success Starts with Building Relationships
Lisa McGill joins Wild Birds Unlimited's development team, bringing experience from the retail and health care industries.
· 1851 Franchise· March 23, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited Kicks of 2017 with Strong Development Pipeline
Wild Birds Unlimited signs 14 new franchise agreements in first quarter of 2017.
· 1851 Franchise· March 20, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited Recognized as Top Franchise Opportunity for 2017 by the Industry’s Leading Publications
Wild Birds Unlimited has been recognized as a Top Franchise Opportunity for 2017 by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List, ranking 171st.
· 1851 Franchise· March 16, 2017
How This Birdwatching Enthusiast Made a Career out of a Hobby
Chris Petherick turned birdwatching into a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise career.
· 1851 Franchise· February 22, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited Celebrates National Bird Feeding Month
February is National Bird Feeding Month, and Wild Birds Unlimited is celebrating with new activities.
· 1851 Franchise· February 21, 2017
Franchise Industry News Roundup
The article features a live stream of tiny kittens and a Franlebrity profile on Jim Carpenter, the founder and CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited.
· 1851 Franchise· February 17, 2017
How Jim Carpenter Faced Difficult Odds and Built a Thriving Business with Wild Birds Unlimited
Jim Carpenter, the Founder, CEO and President of Wild Birds Unlimited, faced difficult odds and built a thriving business with the brand, ranking in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for 30 years.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited’s Director of Merchandising Creates Brand Distinction with Industry-Leading Products
Jim Lesch leads merchandising at Wild Birds Unlimited with 300 stores.
· 1851 Franchise· February 13, 2017
Top Franchises of February 2017
The IFA Chairman and founder of NRD Capital discussed his greatest accomplishments over the past year at #IFA2017.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
What Teachers in Vegas Taught Me About Leadership
Members of the International Franchise Association participate in a day of service at Richard J. Rundle Elementary School in Las Vegas.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
Franchisee Overcomes Adversity to Fulfill Life-Long Business Ownership Dream with Wild Birds Unlimited
Silvia Slemmer, a Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee, overcame adversity to fulfill her life-long business ownership dream by investing in the bird-related retail franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
Wild Birds Unlimited’s Chief Naturalist is Helping to Strengthen the Brand’s Bond with Nature
For more than 26 years, John Schaust’s office has been the outdoors.
· 1851 Franchise· February 7, 2017