Flowerama of America
At a Glance
Products & Services: Flowers, plants, gifts, silk items
Number of Locations: 77
Total Investment: $209K - 411K
Founded: 1966
Began Franchising: 1972
Private Owned
About Flowerama of America
Founded by Maurice Frink in 1967 and based in Waterloo, Iowa, Flowerama of America began franchising in 1972.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $209,000 - $411,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
18% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1-2 weeks. Continued field training & support
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,