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Wild Birds Unlimited's Chief Development Officer, Paul Pickett, emphasizes the importance of preparing new franchisees with realistic expectations and a clear development process.
Wild Birds Unlimited has been working with the National Audubon Society to connect underserved youth with nature through its 'Nature Rocks' program.
Farm Stores CEO Carlos Bared is introducing the 60-year-old concept to the US market through franchising, aiming to expand the brand's presence nationwide.
Farm Stores is expanding its presence in Tampa Bay, Florida, with plans to open new locations in the area.
Alberto Garcia, a former McKinsey & Company executive, finds stability as a Farm Stores franchisee and Area Representative in East Miami-Dade County and Broward County in Florida.
First-time franchisee Doug Oswald found success with Kennedy's proven business model and support system, and is eyeing more units and locations for development.
Kohl's is merging its store charge card and loyalty program with Apple Pay, offering customers rewards while using the mobile payment system.
Wild Birds Unlimited is on pace to award 20 new franchise agreements in 2016, with nine stores opened so far this year.
Jeffrey Swackhammer, a Wireless Zone franchisee, was named one of the top 10 best franchisees in the system based on community presence and revenue.
As the franchise industry gets increasingly competitive to land qualified, experienced multi-unit prospects, many brands are rethinking their strategy when it comes to royalty fees in order to modernize and make their brands more attractive.
JC Penny is targeting Pinterest users in stores ahead of Mother’s Day, but this strategy could also be applied to franchising.
SMB Franchise Advisors helps Little Nest Portraits grow from a start-up to a booming brand with five locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
A customer shares her story of finding comfort in bird feeding after a series of personal tragedies.
Wild Birds Unlimited helps franchisee Chris Darlington turn her passion into a successful career, expanding her business with the brand’s support.
Wild Birds Unlimited’s chief development officer, Paul Pickett, shares strategies for generating more deals with fewer leads.
Wireless Zone introduces a new gross profit royalty model to strengthen the franchisor-franchisee relationship and drive store-level profit.
Five key considerations for store design include the space fitting the product and the layout working in-sync with services provided.
Wild Birds Unlimited awarded 15 franchise units in 2015, a 50% increase from the prior year, and expects 12+ locations to open in 2016.
Jennifer Beall Saxton founded Tot Squad, a trusted partner of retailers and stroller brands, and is now expanding through franchising.
Some of the hottest franchise concepts are flying under the radar, with nearly 800,000 established franchised businesses in the industry.
Wild Birds Unlimited targets Long Island, New York, for development, aiming to open three to four new locations in the area.
Wild Birds Unlimited, the nation's largest franchise system of bird feeding stores, was founded by Jim Carpenter in 1981, making his passion for nature a thriving business.
Kevin and Jen Lair, owners of a Wild Birds Unlimited in Bend, Oregon, have built a successful business combining their passion for wildlife and working with people.
FSC reduces the upfront franchise fee to $5,000 for a single-unit franchisee and offers incentives for opening quickly, including eliminating royalties for the first year.