Wild Birds Unlimited

$WBULF500 #192
CategoryPets
SubcategoryPet Stores
Locations345
Franchisee Count271
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$190,135
Item 7 Midpoint$283,264
Item 7 High$376,392
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open14
Founded1983
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising1983
HQCarmel, IN
Executives5
Main Phone(888) 730-7108
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. grants franchises for the operation of retail stores that sell bird feeders, bird seed, and nature-related gifts, offering customers advice, top quality products, and a pleasant shopping experience focused on wild bird feeding and nature enjoyment.

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. is a wholly-owned entity incorporated in Indiana since 1983. Key executives include James R. Carpenter (CEO) and Amy Moore (COO), with a corporate team based in Carmel, Indiana.

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. grants franchises for the operation of retail stores that sell bird feeders, bird seed, and nature-related gifts, offering customers advice, top quality products, and a pleasant shopping experience focused on wild bird feeding and nature enjoyment.

Read Wild Birds Unlimited’s complete April 30, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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