The Flower GarageFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A The Flower Garage franchise requires a total initial investment of $36K – $74K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $36K – $74K
- 1st pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 21st pct Retail
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 3
- 2nd pct Retail
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $36K – $74K including a $25K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Christakos Franchise, LLC
- CEO title
- President/CEO
- Danielle Christakos
- CEO experience
- 6 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- AZ
- HQ
- 8865 E Bell Road Suite 102, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
- Auditor
- Ellsworth • Stout CPAs and Consultants
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
The Flower Garage franchisees operate floral retail and design businesses, likely focusing on custom arrangements, event services, and product sales. Day-to-day operations typically include customer consultations, floral design, inventory management, delivery coordination, and retail sales.
- CEO
- Danielle Christakos
- Headquarters
- AZ
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $25K | $25K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $8K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $8K | $41K |
| Total initial investment | $36K | $74K |
Source: The Flower Garage 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $36K – $74K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $13K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- flat $500 per month
- Ad fund
- flat $100 per month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | $500 per month |
| Training fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Retail averages
How The Flower Garage Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 2
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
A critically undercapitalized 3-unit system with going concern status, no financial disclosure, and unproven franchisee economics creates substantial operational and financial risk.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Ellsworth • Stout CPAs and Consultants
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status indicates franchisor financial distress or viability questions
- 02MINOROnly 3 units system-wide suggests minimal scale, network support, and supplier leverage
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation and profitability assessment
- 04MINORFlat $500/month royalty structure may be unsustainable if franchisees underperform or creates misaligned incentives
- 05MINORHigh franchise fee ($25,000) relative to investment range ($36,125–$74,200) represents 26-69% of startup cost
- 06MEDUnknown unit growth trajectory indicates no disclosed expansion momentum or franchisee success stories
- 07MINOR5-year term is relatively short; renewal uncertainty compounds investment risk in early-stage systems
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory population | 500,000 |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 60 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Arizona |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 28 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 16 hrs
- Ongoing training
- Required
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
5 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
The Flower Garage · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a The Flower Garage franchise?
The total investment to open a The Flower Garage franchise ranges from $36K – $74K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do The Flower Garage franchise owners earn?
The Flower Garage does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is The Flower Garage's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for The Flower Garage (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many The Flower Garage franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, The Flower Garage has 3 total units in the United States, including 2 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is The Flower Garage a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates The Flower Garage as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.