Flower Tent Cost Comparisons

About Flower Tent

The Flower Tent was founded by Mr. Tom Ansilio with the assistance and guidance of his father in 1992 with a single location in Wyoming, PA. After having a profoundly successful Easter with the first Flower Tent location, he decided to open a second location in Kingston, PA for the Mother's Day and Memorial Day seasons. In a very short time, it was evident how much demand there was for the Flower Tent. Over the following year he opened up 11 locations and by 1995 Tom's brother, Tim, joined The Flower Tent and they continued to add locations every year. By the year 2008 The Flower Tent had 45 locations open in 13 counties throughout the state of Pennsylvania, and 1 location in New Jersey. The Flower Tent's objective is to become the leader throughout the United States in the seasonal retail flower business. -Supplying our stores with the best quality flowers and plants at the best prices. -Providing and selling happiness to our customers by helping them choose the best quality plants and flowers for their homes.-Helping our Partners and associates be successful in their business through training and mentoring in all aspects of their business. -The Flower Tent began offering franchises in 2009 and in 2019 has 60 Franchisees and 9 corporate locations in operation. We look forward to working with you and maintaining a long and successful relationship that will benefit all. With our guidance, you will learn all the tools and steps necessary to become a successful part of The Flower Tent family and launch your own business. At The Flower Tent "We don't just sell flowers, we sell happiness." Giving back to the communities we are in, to help make the towns a more beautiful place to live.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of your first Flower Tent Business ranges from $62,100 to $89,600. This includes $49,500 that must be paid to Flower Tent USA, Inc.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of your second through sixth additional Flower Tent Business ranges from $12,450 to $39,100. This includes $0 that must be paid to Flower Tent USA, Inc.

Flowers & Florists Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Flower Tent against other Flowers & Florists franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Flower Tent with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
Connoisseur, The $29,500 6% $200,000-$270,000
Flowerama of America $35,000 5% $180,000
Forest of Flowers N/A 5% 2.5% $105,000-$185,000
Grower Direct $12,500 $55,000
KaBloom $30,000 4.5-5.5% $176,000-$302,000
Original Basket Boutique, The $35,000 $225/mo. $47,500-$59,000
Speaking Roses N/A $7,995-$18,995
Under the Sun $40,000 6% $212,500-$913,350