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2009-11-02

IFA BETF Franchisee of the Year 2009

The Wild Bird Centers of America is proud to announce that Franchisees Bradford & Amy Schmonsees were recently recognized for superior performance and leadership with a "Franchisee of the Year" award presented by the International Franchise Association. The presentation was made at a gala banquet in Washington, DC by John Gregory, Vice-President of Business Development for ADP (left) and founding sponsor of this prestigious event and Barry Miller (right), Chairman of the IFA Franchisee Forum. The Schmonsees operate four Wild Bird Center franchises in the Washington, DC area. The franchisees and staff of the Wild Bird Centers of America congratulate the Schmonsees for this outstanding accomplishment and recognition. "Brad and Amy Schmonsees are outstanding franchisees that have built four successful businesses in just a few years. We consider the close cooperation between the Schmonsees' and our franchise headquarters a prime example of how great results can be achieved through focused teamwork", said Wild Bird Centers of America's CEO, Henrik Lehmann Weng.

The Wild Bird Centers of America is an industry-leading franchise system supporting more than 80 backyard bird-feeding and nature specialty retail stores throughout the United States and Canada. For 25 years, our stores have been proud to call themselves "the ultimate wild bird nature store.", serving customers with the widest range of innovative birding products and expert advice available. Please visit www.wildbird.com [http://www.wildbird.com/] for complete information about WBCA's products and franchise program.

2008-09-15

Wild Bird Center receives IFA Award

September 15, 2008, Glen Echo, MD - Bill Fenimore, owner of the "Wild Bird Center of Layton, Utah", was selected as the International Franchise Association's (IFA) "Franchisee of the Year" and honored at a special IFA event held today in Washington, D.C. The award is presented to franchise owners singled out for exceptional performance.

"Bill Fenimore was a natural to recommend for this outstanding industry title," said Henrik Lehmann Weng, CEO, Wild Bird Centers of America. "Bill enthusiastically adopted our business development program to grow his business and is now one of the top three, high-growth stores in our franchise."

Fenimore, along with his partner and son, Billy Fenimore, updated and remodeled their store, hired new staff and turned the store into a model Wild Bird Center franchise. His business acumen drove an unprecedented press, radio and television effort and his passion for the natural world positioned him as a community and regional leader. This year, Mr. Fenimore won two prestigious national awards; the "Roger Tory Peterson Nature Education Achievement Award" from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and the "Ludlow Griscom Award for Outstanding Contributions to Regional Ornithology" from the American Birding Association. Mr. Fenimore also became a nationally-recognized author in 2008 with publication of his "Backyard Bird Guides" series, providing a specific guide to backyard birds for each of the 50 states. He recently was appointed by the Governor of Utah to serve on the newly established Great Salt Lake Advisory Council.

"I am much honored to receive this recognition from the Wild Bird Centers of America and award from the IFA," said Fenimore, who attended the 9th Annual Franchise Appreciation Day Convention, held in Washington, DC. "I have an excellent staff and partner who are critical to the store's success and I appreciate all the support received from Wild Bird Centers of America."

Bill has owned and operated the Wild Bird Center of Layton, Utah (www.wildbird.com/stores/lay) since 2001. He serves on the Boards of numerous nature organizations in Utah and conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about wild birds and their critical habitat needs. He also leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.

Established in 1985, Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. WBCA (www.wildbird.com) is a specialized retail store franchisor with more than 80 franchises in the U.S. and Canada. Each Wild Bird Center store is dedicated to helping customers develop a better backyard birding experience by providing the finest, field-tested products, old-fashioned customer service and expert advice. Wild Bird Center stores also serve as active community resources, providing demonstrations, educational workshops and children's programs for customers and local communities. For more information contact Barbara Beck, Director of Marketing/Communications, 301-229-9585, x202.

2008-08-20

Annapolis Mayor Proclaims "Wild Bird Center Day"

Glen Echo, MD - Wild Bird Centers of America hosted their annual convention in Annapolis, Maryland from August 5 until August 7. Mayor Ellen Moyer proclaimed Wednesday, August 6 "Wild Bird Center Day" during a lunch attended by the Mayor and announced by the Town Crier.

"Every year Wild Bird Centers of America and its franchisees gather together to recognize franchisee achievements and exchange ideas to enhance business practices." states Henrik Lehmann Weng, CEO, Wild Bird Centers of America. Mr. Lehmann Weng continues, "Annapolis was the perfect backdrop for such an event as its connection to nature, its green initiatives and its community involvement mirror the values of Wild Bird Centers of America and its franchisees."

Founder George Petrides, Sr. opened the first Wild Bird Center retail store in Glen Echo, Maryland. Annapolis is just one of many local cities in the Delmarva region to feature a Wild Bird Center store.

Wild Bird Center stores offer top-quality birdseed and exclusive seed blends proven to attract a variety of wild birds to customerâ€™s backyards. In addition to an extensive selection of feeders, birdbaths, nest boxes and other bird feeding products, Wild Bird Center stores offer a variety of backyard and nature-oriented gifts, and binoculars. Customers especially enjoy the stores’ relaxing atmosphere, water sounds and bird songs in the background to ensure a special shopping experience

Established in 1985, Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. WBCA (www.wildbird.com) is a specialized franchisor with more than 80 franchises in the U.S. and Canada. Each Wild Bird Center retailer is dedicated to helping customers enjoy a better backyard bird feeding experience; by providing the finest, field-tested products, outstanding customer service, and expert advice. Wild Bird Center stores also serve as an active community resource, providing demonstrations, educational workshops and children’s programs.

For more information contact Barbara Beck, Director of Marketing/Communications, barbara@wildbird.com, 301-229-9585 x202

2008-07-25

Wild Bird Center Winner of Nickelodeon's 2008 Parents' Picks

The Wild Bird Center at Willow Grove was recently voted Philadelphia' Best Enviro-Friendly Place in the 2008 Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks program. Criteria for the program include a commitment to environmental causes, along with a family friendly attitude towards making an environmental difference in the community.

"We think about our carbon footprint everyday at The Wild Bird Center, replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescents and recycling above and beyond what is required by a retail store, just to name a few things' states owner, Marsha Pearson. "We have even noticed a difference in our air conditioning needs because of these positive changes.' The Wild Bird Center also offers used cell phone drop off and recycling. "Usable phones will be utilized in the 911 service program and distributed to the elderly or abused. Non-usable phones are responsibly recycled. It' a win-win situation,' notes Pearson. Recycled, made in the USA tote bags are available at the store, and they will soon be introducing healthy food choices for dogs and cats along with eco-friendly pet toys and dog beds.

Ms. Pearson serves on the board of two local nature areas, Briar Bush Nature Center and the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, and is active with Morris Arboretum. According to Ms. Pearson, the store' discount program, which offers a savings of 10% to any nature center member, is a real incentive that encourages people to join their local environmental organizations.

With the Wild Bird Center' 'go green' attitude and support of local environmental organizations, it' easy to see what makes this terrific place an important community resource. "We are proud to have Marsha Pearson honored for her sincere, innovative and environmentally friendly approach to retailing.' says Henrik Lehmann Weng, CEO of Wild Bird Centers of American, Inc. "Part of our recent success stems from the earnest "feel good, do good' experiences our customers get when frequenting our stores.' explains Weng. 'Marsha Pearson' store is a prime example of that.'

Established in 1985, Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. WBCA (www.wildbird.com) is a specialized franchisor with more than 80 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Each Wild Bird Center retailer is dedicated to helping customers develop a better backyard bird feeding experience, by providing the finest, field-tested products, outstanding customer service, and expert advice. Wild Bird Centers also serve as an active community resource, providing demonstrations, educational workshops and children' programs. For more information contact Barbara Beck, Director of Marketing/Communications, 301-229-9585, x202, barbara@wildibird.com.

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