Quick Verdict · who it fits
1-800-Flowers fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$259K - $933K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$30K
System size (Item 20)
22
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
52+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Model 1-800-Flowers's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
How 1-800-Flowers ranks against 126 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
64th pct · of 126 peers
Franchise fee
34th pct · of 126 peers
System size
26th pct · of 126 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$254K - $680K
Avg franchise fee
$38K
Avg system size
225
Franchises analyzed
126
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-800-Flowers | None | $30K | $259K - $933K | — | 22 |
| 1 800 Flowers.comSimilar price | Disclosed | $30K | $259K - $933K | 6% | 37 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,274 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
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1-800-Flowers requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $258,500–$932,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
1-800-Flowers is franchised by Conroy's, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. 1-800-Flowers does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
As of their 2025 FDD, 1-800-Flowers has 22 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, 1-800-Flowers discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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