Candy Bouquet
Floral-like designer gifts & gourmet confectionsBackground
Founded: 1989 Franchising since: 1993
Flowers and candy have always gone together, but for Margaret McEntire, that combination created a business that now boasts storefront and homebased franchises in 49 states and 44 countries.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 30 employee(s); 30 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: By ZIP code
Special Programs
Candy Bouquet stores sell pots made by Brazilian Indians. Proceeds are used to purchase land in Brazilian rainforests.
Flowers and candy have always gone together, but for Margaret McEntire, that combination created a business that now boasts storefront and homebased franchises in 49 states and 44 countries.
Candy Bouquet was born in a Little Rock, Arkansas, garage, where McEntire created arrangements using candies and chocolates in place of flowers. Now franchisees worldwide sell, ship and deliver the bouquets, which can also include cookies, balloons and stuffed animals.
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423 E. Third St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 |
Phone: (877)226-3901/ (501)375-9990 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 30 employee(s); 30 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 415 | 46 | 64 | 1 |
| 2008 | 485 | 43 | 62 | 0 |
| 2007 | 902 | 53 | 67 | 0 |
| 2006 | 731 | 47 | 50 | 0 |
| 2005 | 716 | 44 | 49 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: By ZIP code
Special Programs
Candy Bouquet stores sell pots made by Brazilian Indians. Proceeds are used to purchase land in Brazilian rainforests.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $9.9K-52.4K Franchise fee: $3.9K-31K |
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- (All qualifications recommended but not required.)
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 5 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#67 (2008); #71 (2007); #94 (2006); #111 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#21 (2008); #36 (2007); #71 (2006); #87 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#16 (2008); #22 (2007); #22 (2006); #27 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#14 (2008); #18 (2007); #19 (2006); #23 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#67 (2008); #65 (2007); #73 (2006); #83 (2005);
#67 (2008); #71 (2007); #94 (2006); #111 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#21 (2008); #36 (2007); #71 (2006); #87 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#16 (2008); #22 (2007); #22 (2006); #27 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#14 (2008); #18 (2007); #19 (2006); #23 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#67 (2008); #65 (2007); #73 (2006); #83 (2005);