Wesley Berry Flowers
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (flowers, gifts, gourmet treats, plants) |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Wesley Berry Sr. |
| Headquarters | Commerce Township, Michigan , United States |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Wesley Berry (CEO) |
| Products | Flowers, gifts, gourmet treats, plants |
| Website | wesleyberryflowers |
Wesley Berry Flowers ranks among North America's leading retailers specializing in flowers, gifts, gourmet treats, and plants. It serves as the parent company for the floral brand known as Flower Delivery Express (FDE).
History
Established in 1946 by Wesley Berry Sr.,[1] the business began offering franchise opportunities in the summer of 1985.[2] The inaugural franchise location launched at the Sunset Corners shopping center in Troy, Michigan.[2] During the 1980s, the company broadcasted over 1,000 television advertisements annually.[2] By the time the 1990s arrived, Wesley Berry Flowers had developed 30 franchises across five states but chose to divest most of these while simultaneously initiating an online retail platform in 1994.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[3]
Currently, Wesley Berry Flowers operates one of the more substantial online floral businesses in the United States through its websites FlowerDeliveryExpress.com and wesleyberryflowers.com. It maintains a single franchise location in Canton Township alongside four physical stores serving the greater Detroit area under its Commerce Township headquarters.[3]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Recognition
In 2015, under the Wesley Berry Flowers banner, the combined enterprises secured the No. 2,269 spot on Inc. magazine's list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies. The business reported revenues of $52.6 million for 2014, a significant increase from $11.9 million recorded in 2010.[1]
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Philanthropy
Since its establishment in 1946, Wesley Berry Flowers has actively contributed to numerous 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 the American Red Cross. Collaborating with the West Bloomfield Optimist Club, the firm provides scholarships for college education and donates Christmas presents to children in need. To honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the company has distributed over 168,000 roses on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a gesture of goodwill.