Flower Delivery Express
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail, Floral |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Wesley Berry Sr. |
| Headquarters | Commerce Township, Michigan , United States |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Wesley Berry (CEO) |
| Products | Flowers, gourmet treats, plants, gifts |
| Website | wesleyberryflowers |
Wesley Berry Flowers stands as a prominent floral and gift retailer in North America, offering a diverse range of flowers, gourmet treats, plants, and gifts. The company also owns the floral service brand Flower Delivery Express (FDE).
History
Established in 1946 by Wesley Berry Sr., the business expanded into franchising in 1985 with its inaugural franchise location at Sunset Corners in Troy, Michigan. Throughout the 1980s, Wesley Berry Flowers broadcasted more than 1,000 television advertisements annually. By the early 1990s, the company had grown to 30 franchises across five states but opted to divest most of these before launching its online sales platform in 1994.
Currently, Wesley Berry Flowers manages one of the largest floral e-commerce operations in the United States through FlowerDeliveryExpress.com and wesleyberryflowers.com. It retains a sole franchise situated in Canton Township, Michigan, and operates four retail stores within the greater Detroit area under its Commerce Township-based Wesley Berry Flowers brand.
Recognition
In 2015, Wesley Berry Flowers was ranked number 2,269 on Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing 5,000 companies, reporting revenue of $52.6 million for 2014—a significant increase from $11.9 million recorded in 2010.
Wesley Berry, the CEO, featured on Fox Business Network in February 2014 to discuss advancements in drone delivery technology.
Philanthropy
Since its inception in 1946, Wesley Berry Flowers has contributed to many charitable organizations such as Children's Miracle Network, American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity, Optimist International, Rotary International, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and American Red Cross. In collaboration with the West Bloomfield Optimist Club, the company supports college scholarships and provides holiday gifts to children in need. To honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Wesley Berry Flowers distributes more than 168,000 roses annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, highlighting its commitment to community involvement and enhancing brand goodwill.