If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a fresh opportunity, or you’re a multi-unit owner with an eye to add value to your portfolio, consider FruitFlowers, one of the world’s most beloved and leading gift and treat destinations.
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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of FruitFlowers vs Dream Dinners including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $147,000 - $218,950 | $332,350 - $610,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5 % of gross sales | 6% |
Advertising Fee | up to 2% of gross sales | - |
Year Founded | 1984 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 50% of original franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | No/No |
Start-up Costs | -/- | No/No |
Equipment | -/- | No/No |
Inventory | -/- | No/No |
Receivables | -/- | No/No |
Payroll | -/- | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | The training program includes all facets of shop operations including hands-on instruction in the creation of our designs. During the three-week program, training includes:
* FruitFlowers design training * Purchasing * Organization of delivery system * Order taking * Staff development * Management techniques * Bookkeeping procedures * Advertising and marketing * Public relations plan | - |
Support | As a FruitFlowers Franchise Partner you get:
* Intensive hands-on training at our Philadelphia based facility covering everything from product creation to staff development
* Site selection, facility layout and design assistance * Extensive marketing and public relations support, including a customized webstore on FruitFlowers.com * Our National Franchise Conference held annually in a selected location Best of all, you get the exclusive use in your territory of the most respected name in the business - FruitFlowers! | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a fresh opportunity, or you’re a multi-unit owner with an eye to add value to your portfolio, consider FruitFlowers, one of the world’s most beloved and leading gift and treat destinations.
Dream Dinners makes meal planning and preparation easier for America’s families.
At Dream Dinners, our mission is to grow great kids by promoting the family dinner. To strengthen American families by bringing the homemade meal back to the dinner table. We are homemade, made easy.
We are a National Franchise helping bring families together over easy, homemade dinners. Forty years ago, a young person typically would learn to cook by observing and assisting their parent in the kitchen. In that era, 80 percent of women could open their pantry and cook without a recipe. In just one generation, this life-skill has fallen dramatically, now only 20 percent of women can cook from scratch.
For those limited on time or skill, we are their helping hand in the kitchen.