
7 Entertainment Franchises For 2021
A list of top entertainment franchises with business models that are pandemic-proof.
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)]]

A list of top entertainment franchises with business models that are pandemic-proof.

A longtime Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee explained how the brand not only survived but thrived during the pandemic, leveraging its existing customer base and adapting to changing market conditions.

Wild Birds Unlimited was one of 2020’s best franchise success stories, opening new stores in new markets and recording increased sales across its system.

Wild Birds Unlimited offers holiday shopping options through its e-commerce platform, MyWBU.

Wild Birds Unlimited has seen a 'nest generation' of children take over their family's franchises, with over 300 locations across North America.

Jeff Glattly works with his Wild Birds Unlimited business coach to create success throughout 2020, despite the pandemic.

Wild Birds Unlimited has been ranked on the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, with a global system sales increase of 5 spots since last year.

A Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee doubled sales at his current store and is opening a new location in Camillus, New York.

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., will deliver a keynote at the International Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor Virtual Event.

Experts discuss how franchise brands can strike a balance between traditional and digital franchise sales strategies.

Connecticut’s Economic Outlook Impact on Franchisors, with the state economy shrinking by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2020 and ranking 50 in the Economic Performance ranking.

Oklahoma's economy is not as balanced as other U.S. states, with overdependence on agriculture and petroleum, but efforts to attract new industries have achieved modest success.

A report on Arkansas's economic outlook for franchisors showed continued improvement in labor markets.

Alabama's economy has been described as being in survival mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with agriculture being a sector of the economy that has struggled consistently throughout the pandemic.

Kansas's economy has been struggling in recent years, particularly in the agriculture industry.

New Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees, Kindell and Josh Tolmie, host regular Facebook Live events to build a sense of community before opening their store in Ontario.

Wild Birds Unlimited hosts a virtual conference, successfully bringing its system together while prioritizing health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wild Birds Unlimited celebrated a successful third quarter, attributing its growth to its hard-working franchisees and an updated e-commerce platform that made online sales easier for customers.
Wild Birds Unlimited wins the Franchise Update Media 2020 Innovation Award for its system comprised of adaptive franchisees, innovative suppliers, and a supportive franchise support center.

Wild Birds Unlimited launches a new podcast, Nature Centered, to connect people with nature.

Wild Birds Unlimited has seen growth in sales despite stay-at-home orders, as people have turned to hobbies such as birdwatching.

Five marketing tips were discussed to drive franchise leads, including getting to know the target audience and ideal candidate.

Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Shelly and Phillip Edge open their third store in Mooresville, North Carolina, expanding their business with the brand.

Franchisors have various concerns and priorities, including operations optimization, marketing, and legal counsel, but franchise sales remain a crucial concern.