FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

1-800-FLOWERS/1-800-FLOWERS.COM vs FLOWERAMA

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

FLOWERAMA
Too new to judge
Verdict
3-yr units
-10.5%
Net unit growth
-7.0%
83
Exit quality
29
87
Transfer / churn
100
Distress
STABLE 13
$30K
Franchise fee
$35K
$259K
Investment from
$227K