FRANCHISE INFORMATION

Strategic Relationships

Within our corporate structure and beyond, you can take advantage of valuable business alliances and bonds, which have been forged to strengthen our business and yours.

FTD

Your membership in FTD is part of the package at Grower Direct, and is sure to be envied by your competitors. This is the world's strongest floral brand; a name and an image, which instantly convey reliable high quality service for customers who need to send flowers out of town.

Odyssey Brokerage

This Miami-based company was established specifically to provide quality control, cold storage, docking and consolidation services for Grower Direct, here in Canada. Miami is the main import centre for flowers coming in to North America.

FloraWorld

This is Canada's homegrown floral wire service and e-commerce network. It was actually established to meet the needs of Grower Direct Stores and Grower Direct customers, and continues to deliver on that mandate; with special programs for our customers, and a powerful link to the Aeroplan rewards program, which brings new business to our Grower Direct stores. FloraWorld membership is part of your Grower Direct franchise agreement.

Floral Suppliers

Through our standing order system we have developed strong ties with some of the world's most reliable and innovative flower growers. Names like Golden Flowers, Agriflora, Duamex, Holex and Five Star Flowers are renowned for the quality and variety of their products.

AMA/CAA

Grower Direct is an active member of the Alberta Motor Association's Show Your Card and Save Program. This gives us preferential access to Automobile Association members who are legendary for their long-term loyalties.

Canadian Franchise Association

This is a national trade association for franchisors in Canada, which includes this country's leading franchise systems. Member companies must commit to the CFA's Code of Ethics and to its disclosure requirements. Grower Direct is the only floral industry franchise, which has been accepted for CFA membership.