1-800-FLOWERS.COM Franchise News

Company reports revenues increased in all three of its business segments with total revenue for the quarter reaching $239.8 million led by 10.3 percent growth in its 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Consumer Floral brand.
EBITDA* from continuing operations increased 13.1 percent to $33.3 million compared with $29.5 million in the prior year period. Excluding stock-based compensation, EBITDA for the quarter was $34.5 million compared with $30.6 million in the prior year period. The Company defines EBITDA as Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. A reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA is included as part of the tables attached to the end of this release.
EPS* from continuing operations increased 25 percent to $0...

Franchisee GB Chocolates – a partnership including U.S. franchise industry leaders Michael Givens, Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman and Rodney Burwell – will develop a minimum of 45 new stores and purchase 17 existing Fannie May Retail Stores in Several Midwestern States
CARLE PLACE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. today announced the signing of a 45-store franchise development agreement for its Fannie May Fine Chocolates division with GB Chocolates, LLC. Under terms of the agreement, GB Chocolates will open a minimum of 45 new Fannie May franchise stores beginning in December 2011. All stores under the agreement are required to be opened and operating by year-end 2014. The first three stores under the agreement are scheduled to open in Minnesota in time for the Christmas holiday...

Company reports revenue growth from continuing operations across all three of its business segments.
EPS for the quarter was a loss of $0.01 per share including a benefit of $0.07 per share from the sale during the quarter of the Company's WTN winery services division, compared with a loss of $0.08 per share in the prior year period. EPS from continuing operations was unchanged compared with the prior year period at a loss of $0.08 per share.
EBITDA* loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $2.8 million, compared with a loss of $2.9 million in the prior year period. Excluding stock based compensation, EBITDA for the quarter improved by approximately $500,000 to a loss of $1.7 million, compared with a loss of $2...

New National Campaign and Contest makes it easy to celebrate Every Mom this Mother's Day

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --There are over 82 million mothers in the United States and this Mother's Day, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and gift shop, is leading the charge to ensure that no mom gets left behind. Through the creation of the SPOT A MOM(sm) movement, a multi-channel national marketing campaign, and the launch of the Spotlight A Mom contest, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has developed an innovative and rewarding way to celebrate all moms on their special day.

To join the SPOT A MOM movement, consumers can visit the newly created website, www.spotamom.com, for a handy and interactive guide on how to best identify all of the different moms in their lives...

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Announces Free Upgrade of Holiday Best Seller

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the holidays fast approaching, shoppers are looking to maintain festive holiday traditions while getting the most out of their holiday spending dollars. As consumers look to maximize their purchase efforts, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and gift shop, offers consumers significant savings throughout this holiday season.

"We are delighted to offer programs such as the free upgrade of our holiday Festive Christmas Centerpiece among many options that will allow consumers to obtain beautiful gifts that create a lasting impression," says Jim McCann CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS...

An Array of Inspired Martha Stewart Gift Baskets Adds a Special Touch to the Holiday Season

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The holiday season is a very special time of year and finding unique and personal gifts for your friends and family can be challenging. This season, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC., (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and gift shop, launches Martha Stewart Gift Baskets, bringing elegant style and special touches to the holiday shopping season.

Choose from an array of seven unique signature baskets that offer delicious treats from cheeses to gourmet delights.

"The wide assortment of delicious gourmet foods and the touch of traditional Nantucket rattan baskets are a reflection of our dedication to providing the finest quality specialty gifts to our customers," says Jim McCann, CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS...

Unique Cupcake Collection Offers a Delightful Way to Celebrate on October 18

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Just in time for Sweetest Day, October 18, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and multi-channel retailer, announced today Everything Cupcake(TM), a new and unique collection of floral and edible cupcakes.

"We wanted to develop a fun and creative collection that would help our customers express themselves a little differently to the important people in their lives." said Jim McCann, CEO and founder, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, "Sending a floral or edible cupcake is the perfect way to connect with that special someone whether it's for a birthday, anniversary or just because...

1-800-FLOWERS.COM announces a convenient way for BlackBerry users to shop on the go!
CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and a leading multi-channel retailer, today announced the introduction of their new Mobile Gift Center, an innovative application that provides access to a variety of the best and most popular 1-800-FLOWERS.COM gift ideas on BlackBerry(R) smartphones from Research In Motion. Designed for the mobile user, the Mobile Gift Center is the perfect solution for consumers on the go or last minute gifts.

"It is clear to us that our customers are seeking innovative solutions to help them connect and express themselves to the important people in their lives while they are on the go," said Jim McCann, CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS...

Global Information Technology Awards Foundation Pays Tribute to Individuals and Organizations that Use Information Technology to Benefit Society

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and a leading multi-channel retailer, announced its recognition as a Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program for 2008. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Case Study, "IT Provisioning and Horizontal Web Scalability for Peak Sales Seasons" has been selected as one of the top examples of how companies use information technology to benefit society-something the Computerworld Honors Program has been acknowledging for two decades. This year's Honorees will be commemorated during the 20th Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening on June 2, 2008, at the Andrew W...

Online Floral Company Offers a Special Bouquet for April 2nd Reconciliation Day

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For over 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) has been helping friends, relatives and romantics express their deepest sentiments of love, longing, gratitude and sympathy through fresh flowers and thoughtful gifts. In honor of Reconciliation Day on April 2, the world's leading florist is now coming to the aid of the feuding and the estranged by offering a special bouquet intended to reconnect and repair strained relationships.

To promote reconciliation among fighting friends and lost loved ones, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is giving all customers looking to make amends a 15 percent discount on the purchase of the 1-800-FLOWERS...

Innovative new animated floral bouquets transform flower giving experience

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stop and smell the roses -- on your cell phone! 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and a leading multi-channel retailer, ushers in a new era of "digital connection" today with the beta launch of "BokayMe(sm)," an online service dedicated to delivering beautiful digital gifts to your friends and family.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, flower lovers and techies alike will be able to send and receive animated floral bouquets from the flower experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM through the website http://www.bokayme.com. As the only flower retailer offering this unique virtual service, 1-800-FLOWERS...

1-800-FLOWERS.COM 'Planet Friendly(sm)' Boutique Features Fair Trade Certified(TM) Flowers

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and a leading multi-channel retailer, is painting this Valentine's Day "green" thanks to Fair Trade Certified flowers. In addition to showcasing beautiful buds and stems for Valentine's Day, Fair Trade Certified(TM) flowers allow customers to take part in a larger global movement to support healthier living, concern for the environment and care for the community.

Fair Trade Certified flowers have been offered on the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM site since December 2007 as a key component of the new "Planet Friendly" Boutique...

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Jul 26, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading florist and multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and full year (ended Sunday, July 1, 2007) on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. The press release will be issued prior to market opening and will be followed by a conference call with members of senior management at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

The conference call will be available via webcast from the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site at www.1800flowers.com (scroll to link at bottom of home page). To listen to the call via the Internet it is recommended that interested parties go to the web site prior to the start time to download and install any necessary audio software...

World's Leading Florist Launches Virtual Greenhouse to Create a Closer Community and Raise Appreciation for the Ways Flowers Enhance Our Lives

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's leading florist, has officially opened the doors to a new floral pavilion and greenhouse that will exist solely in the virtual world of Second Life and will offer a world of complimentary flowers for its 6.9 million residents to collect and give to one another.

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Designed to let company and consumer interact with both the openness and anonymity that Second Life allows, the "Summer Flower Show" (to which Second Life residents can teleport in-world or from a landing page at www...

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., May 7, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), a leading multi-channel retailer, and The Emily Post Institute, America's leading authority on etiquette, announced today that flowers are still one of the most popular gift children give their mothers on Mother's Day. The survey, conducted online by NPD Group, interviewed 445 men and women across America about attitudes and behaviors associated with Mother's Day.

It's not surprising to hear that flowers on Mother's Day are Mom's preferred gift choice, especially when they are hand-delivered. Nearly half of those moms surveyed said that they prefer to communicate with their children on Mother's Day in person...

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., May 24, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BloomNet(R), a preferred wire service provider and single destination for products and services for retail Florists worldwide, and wholly-owned subsidiary of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS), had its most successful Mother's Day holiday ever supporting the network of more than 9,000 BloomNet Professional Florists.

With the number of BloomNet retail florists and National Accounts continuing to increase, BloomNet significantly increased the volume of florist-to-florist orders being sent through the BloomLink network. "Our commitment toward providing quality, value and service was truly realized at BloomNet this Mother's Day holiday. The teamwork and collective efforts of both our select network of BloomNet professional florists and the BloomNet team allowed us to increase the volume of orders sent through the BloomLink network and achieve our best customer service performance metrics for any holiday period to date...