Start-up Costs

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FAQs

Your Questions. Our Answers

• How much does it cost to start a Wild Birds Unlimited store?

• What are the ongoing royalty and advertising fees?

• Does Wild Birds Unlimited provide historical financial information about their stores?

• Does Wild Birds Unlimited allow multiple store ownership?

• What qualifications is Wild Birds Unlimited looking for in a franchisee?

• Do I receive a designated territory?

• How big is the market for Wild Birds Unlimited?

More than 55.5 million people participate in backyard birdfeeding and they spend money to support their hobby. People spend nearly $5.4 billion annually on birdfeeding and watching wildlife. Of that, they spend $4 billion on birdseed and wildlife food, $780 million on birdfeeders, birdbaths and nesting boxes, and $656 million on binoculars and spotting scopes.* So as you can see, the market is very, very big.

*Source: 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation.

• Do I need to be a bird expert?