Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wild Birds Unlimited welcomes new franchisees in Texas who are committed to their Hispanic heritage and community involvement.
· Franchising.com· October 4, 2023
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Wild Birds Unlimited — page 2
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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2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 7: Franchisors Exceeding Their Goals
2023 AFDR highlights franchisors exceeding their goals, with 101 participants representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.
· Franchising.com· July 4, 2023
2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 6: Brokers
The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlights the recruitment and development practices of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units.
· Franchising.com· June 5, 2023
2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 5: Measuring Costs
101 franchisors participated in the 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.
· Franchising.com· May 1, 2023
WBU Reaches New Heights in Franchising
Wild Birds Unlimited plans to add 13 locations in 2023, expanding its presence in the franchise industry.
· Franchising.com· April 19, 2023
2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 4: Portal Leads
The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlighted the recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.
· Franchising.com· March 30, 2023
The Top Retail Franchises to Watch in 2023
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· 1851 Franchise· March 14, 2023
Paul Pickett
Paul Pickett has worked with Wild Birds Unlimited, a 300-plus-unit backyard bird-feeding franchise, for nearly 32 years.
· 1851 Franchise· March 14, 2023
2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 3: 2022 Digital Spend-Budget vs. Effectiveness
The 2023 AFDR highlighted trends in franchise development, including digital spend and budget effectiveness.
· Franchising.com· March 6, 2023
2023 AFDR Highlights, Part 2: 2022 Budget Spend vs. Effectiveness
The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlights the recruitment and development practices of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.
· Franchising.com· February 6, 2023
Wild Birds Unlimited Adds Another Franchise 500 Ranking
Wild Birds Unlimited ranks No. 160 in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, with a focus on franchisee support and resources.
· Franchising.com· January 12, 2023
2023 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), Part 1: Recruitment Budgets
101 franchisors participated in the 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units, to analyze recruitment and development practices.
· Franchising.com· January 2, 2023
Wild Birds Unlimited Extends Support for Multi-Unit Owners
Wild Birds Unlimited is extending support for its multi-unit owners, gathering direct feedback on how the brand can assist their growth goals and ensuring they continue to receive support.
· Franchising.com· December 20, 2022
IFA Pride Council Continues to Expand as Diversity Grows in Franchising
The Franchising Pride Council , a group dedicated to promoting equity and inclusivity in franchising, has experienced a great deal of traction lately and is now at over two dozen…
· 1851 Franchise· December 14, 2022
Wild Birds Unlimited Encourages Customers to participate in GivingTuesday
Wild Birds Unlimited is encouraging customers to participate in GivingTuesday, and franchisees are donating to local community organizations.
· Franchising.com· November 23, 2022
Wild Birds Unlimited Teams Up with Arbor Day Foundation to Plant Trees and Preserve Habitats
Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation to preserve bird habitats by planting thousands of trees across North America.
· Franchising.com· October 5, 2022
2022 Franchise Innovation Awards: Celebrating franchising's most innovative brands
Franchise Update Media recognizes the most innovative brands in franchising through the annual Franchise Innovation Awards.
· Franchising.com· September 23, 2022
WBU Wins 2022 Overall Innovation Award for Franchising Marketing Leadership
Franchise Update Media recently wrapped its 4th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards contest.
· Franchising.com· July 13, 2022
Franchise Update Media Reveals 2022 Franchise Innovation Award Winners
Franchise Update Media announced the winners of the 4th annual Franchise Innovation Awards in 22 categories.
· Franchising.com· July 8, 2022
Wild Birds Unlimited Celebrates First Post-Pandemic In-Person Conference
Wild Birds Unlimited is celebrating its successful Enterprise Leadership Conference (ELC) in Q2 of 2022 as the brand marked its first in-person conference since 2019.
· Franchising.com· June 29, 2022
Location3 & Wild Birds Unlimited Win Big at Franchise Innovation Awards
Location3 and Wild Birds Unlimited win top honors at the Franchise Innovation Awards for their digital marketing campaign.
· Franchising.com· June 27, 2022
Franchise Update Media Announces 2022 Franchise Innovation Awards Finalists
Franchise Update Media announces the finalists for the 2022 Franchise Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in franchise marketing and operations.
· Franchising.com· June 22, 2022
2022 AFDR, Part 7: Franchisors Exceeding Goals
Franchisors exceeding goals are highlighted in the 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report, which provides insights into recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies.
· Franchising.com· March 14, 2022
2022 AFDR, Part 6: Use of Brokers
49% of brands used brokers in 2022, paying $20,000 commission.
· Franchising.com· March 1, 2022