1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM
1-800-Flowers.com Franchise Co., Inc. offers franchises for retail flower shops that sell flowers, plants, fresh fruit bouquets, cookies, candy, gift baskets, novelty items, personalized gifts, and related products and services to the general public. The franchisor provides three programs: Standard Franchise for new standalone units, Co-Brand Franchise to convert existing flower shops, and a Fruit Bouquets add-on for eligible units, integrating franchisees into the BloomNet network for order fulfillment from e-commerce and phone sales. Their business model relies on initial franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and leveraging the parent company's national brand and ordering system to target gift-giving consumers.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% marketing fund (not currently charged) + $100-$150/mo website hosting + $0-$1,900/mo BloomNet fees (membership, access, software). Rent $2,500-$7,500/mo if subleased.
Financial Performance
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How 1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in General Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM Current | $259K – $933K | $30K | 6.0% | 37 |
| ACE HARDWARE | $604K – $2.0M | $5K | N/A | 4,885 |
| DO IT BEST CORP. | $853K – $1.6M | $9K | N/A | 3,555 |
| WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS | $123K – $331K | $45K | N/A | 209 |
| FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE | $229K – $545K | $45K | 4.0% | 192 |
| PRETZELMAKER | $392K – $573K | $25K | 7.0% | 129 |
General Retail Average 14 franchises | $522K – $1.0M | $108K | 5.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 General Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+6 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for 1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM franchisees (2017 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
71 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract, covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unfair competition, fraud, and statutory violations by multiple franchisees
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a 1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM franchise ranges from $258,500 to $932,500. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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