Cookies in Bloom

Cookie gift business

Mary Pinac had been working in the wholesale apparel business and was tiring of dressing up and traveling every day. Her husband, Robert, was involved in the executive suite industry until the real estate market faltered in the late '80s. Looking for a new business they could start together, the Pinacs decided cookie gifts were the idea they wanted to pursue.

In 1989, the couple founded Cookies in Bloom, a store that creates and ships bouquets and gifts made with sugar shortbread cookies. The Pinacs began franchising their concept in 1991, and now the company's franchisees operate stores in the West, Midwest and South making cookie arrangements for all holidays and occasions.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Cookies in Bloom Franchises?

Total Investment: $85,000-$130,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $19,500
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $1K

How to contact Cookies in Bloom

Franchise History

When did the first Cookies in Bloom open? 1988
When did Cookies in Bloom start Franchising? 1992

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	21	0	0	0
2004	21	0	0	0
2003	20	0	0	0
2002	18	0	0	0
2001	18	0	0	1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International: Canada, Mexico,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
On-the-job training at corporate-approved shop

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Creativity; customer service; people skills

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