On the Internet, the testimonials about starting a fruit bouquet company present an idyllic entrepreneurial opportunity. In reality, the profitability of a fruit bouquet company hinges on the city, demand and meticulous management. Among some retirees, veterans and entrepreneurs in quest of a proven business strategy, the concept of running a fruit bouquet franchise, such as Edible Arrangements, Fruit Flower, and the Fresh Fruit Basket Company reaps its benefits. Nonetheless, nine fundamental facts and data illustrate several compelling facts on running a fruit basket franchise.

$150,000

One hundred fifty thousands dollars is minimum start up capital needed to invest in the Fruit Flower.com and Edible Arrangements online franchise report.

$35,000

The Incredible Franchise Corporation also known as Fruit Flowers Com. Institutes a $35,000 franchise fee. The charge covers all the toold to getthe business up and running, training, store set up, management courses develeing an online marketing strategy

$25,000

The Fresh Fruit Bouquet franchise fee is only $25,000, and comparable to the tools provided by FruitFlower.com.

918

Nine hundred and eighteen Edible Arrangements fruit bouquet stores are in the United States.

Seven

To earn top sales, franchise owners are expected to be open seven days a week with various operating hours.

Five

>> Fruit Flower business model calls for a minimum of five employees, including the owner to fulfill specific responsibilities.

>> Edible Arrangements, FruitFlower.com and the Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company require a five percent residual from its owners.

Four

The Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company franchise model present four different product revenue streams: Cereal Creations, FruShippable™ , Fruplosion™ , and the Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company ™ products.

Three

The nation’s favorite brands and fruit basket franchises are Edible Arrangements, FruitFlower, and the Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company. The trio of fruit basket companies specialize in carved fruit, reminiscent of a flower petal.

REFERENCES

>>  The Fruit Bouquet Company, product lines http://www.ffbc.com/franchising/faq.asp, Accessed on August 8, 2012.

> FruitFlowers.com, franchise investment costs, http://www.incrediblefranchisecorp.com/investment.htm, Accessed on August 8, 2012,