Wild Birds Unlimited
Carmel, IN
Wild Birds Unlimited is a dedicated franchise opportunity within the Retail sector, established in 1981 and franchising since 1983. The investment for prospective franchisees ranges from $193,400 to $375,200, including a $18,000 franchise fee and a liquid capital requirement of $75,000. Currently, there are 375 units in operation, demonstrating an 8.5% growth in the last five years. Ideal franchisees have a passion for nature and community-oriented retailing. Wild Birds Unlimited offers strong operational support, ensuring franchisee success while imposing a modest royalty fee of 4%. This franchise opportunity is ideal for those seeking to buy into a successful retail business.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$193K – $375K
Franchise Fee
$18K
Total Units
375
5-Year Growth
+8.5%
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About the Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Opportunity
The Wild Birds Unlimited franchise is a Retail franchising opportunity founded in 1981 and headquartered in Carmel, IN. With over 375 franchise units, Wild Birds Unlimited is one of the recognized brands in the retail sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee ranges from $193K to $375K. The initial franchise fee is $18K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $75K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 4%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned Wild Birds Unlimited a FIC Score of 73.2 out of 100, ranking it #419 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (72.5/100), franchisor support quality (74.5/100), and unit economics (72.6/100).
Wild Birds Unlimited has demonstrated 8.5% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.
Wild Birds Unlimited
FIC 73.2 · #419
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