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Shipley Do-Nuts vs WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Shipley Do-Nuts and WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED are retail franchises. Shipley Do-Nuts requires an investment of $503K – $1.0M while WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED requires $227K – $379K. In terms of revenue, Shipley Do-Nuts reports higher average unit revenue at $928K. On SBA loan performance, Shipley Do-Nuts has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED (4.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Shipley Do-Nuts A (Strongest tier) and WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$503K – $1.0M
$227K – $379K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$928K
$858K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (27 loans)
4.0% (161 loans)
Total Units
366
341
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
1983
FDD Year
2025
2025