Nicole ~ franchisee

"As a mother I wanted to find a job that gave me the option to work from home and raise my children. My husband suggested that I do something that utilized my creative side, so he mentioned a friend's wife that owned a gift basket franchise: THE original basket boutique. I immediately researched on the internet and contacted head office and was very welcomed to the possibility of owning my own franchise in St. Albert, Canada. With no experience in owning a business I was put at ease with all my questions and concerns answered by Pat and Zora. They walked me through the purchase of the franchise. Pat and Zora gave me the resources and tools to operate the business and the most important of all the confidence that I needed to market and operate the franchise to make it a success. And still to this day when I have a concern on how to approach any obstacle I feel confident that Pat, Zora and other franchisee owner's are there to help me out as I would do the same for them. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life and look forward to being with THE original basket boutique franchise for many years to come."

Samar ~ franchisee

"The best part of being an THE original basket boutique franchise owner is the unsurpassed support and encouragement we receive from Head office. No challenge is too hard for them. Theyʼre patient to all our questions, needs, dilemmas and concerns and offer quick responses and solutions. The sense of working as a team makes it easier to reach the success we want. It all begins at the initial stages from buying the franchise, the training and the ongoing support. Each step connects us more to Head office and we work as one entity rather than alone. Itʼs by far one of the greatest business experiences weʼve had!"

Heather ~ franchisee

"Domenic and I are so happy to have shared a collaborative few days with Patrick and the other franchisees at the regional franchise meeting in Colorado. It is always a pleasure to have the OBB franchisee families together dedicated to sharing ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for continued success. Patrick's passion for OBB is inspiring and motivational-watching this company evolve is a privilege. It was great to be reminded of our values and mission. It was wonderful to share client success stories and leverage that information for our own prospects. Having regional meetings will bring out communication and collaboration opportunities that will bridge each franchise with the sense of community. Thank you all for participating!"

Jenn ~ franchisee

"My youngest child had just turned one when we purchased our OBB franchise. I was looking for a business opportunity that would allow me the freedom to be at home with my children. OBB has been a great fit for our family. I have the creative outlet I was looking for and I can fit it in to our schedule. My children love "helping" me in my studio, so it really feels like the whole family is part of the business. The support from head office has been fantastic, someone is always there to answer questions and provide direction.  Zora and Cheryl came to help out at our recent trade show and helped make the event a huge success. We are so thankful to have the OBB community of franchises to share ideas with. It really feels like we are a part of a big family."

Joan ~ franchisee

"Having had several small businesses before THE original basket boutique, I was not too keen to work for somebody else when we moved to Vancouver. When I saw a gift basket company for sale, I thought, "What a great idea!" When I found out it was franchise, I was not sure that I wanted to be part of a franchise, but I have now been an original basket boutique franchisee for over 15 years, so I guess it turned out not to be such a bad idea. When I started in the business it was a very small local concern. I have seen THE original basket boutique grow from a small operation to the world wide operation it is now. Until you are in the business you don’t realize how much work is involved in starting a gift basket business. Zora and Patrick over the time have developed systems and programs that if you follow, you can not only be successful, but very successful. From the beginning you are supported: with a four-day training, webinars, to meetings when the franchisees get together and exchange ideas, and successes. Although you are an independent you are also part of a bigger picture. Being part of THE original basket boutique has afforded me to have a business where I can be creative and have fun, but also know that there is another original basket boutique not far away that I can call upon just to talk to or refer a basket request. This is very reassuring. Even though I am a one man band, it also allows me the opportunity to take a vacation and I know that one of the other original basket boutique’s will be there and my business is not going to suffer. Therefore my clients will be serviced in the same manner that they are accustomed to. Zora and Patrick have worked very hard to achieve the success that THE original basket boutique has achieved and are always coming up with new ideas and ways to improve things. If you want to be motivated just call Patrick, I don’t think he has a negative bone in his body."

Betty & Doreen ~ franchisee

"Prior to our decision to purchase a franchise with THE original basket boutique, we considered starting an independent gift basket business. During our research and comparisons, we soon realized that joining an established company was by far our best option. We particularly liked the fact that THE original basket boutique is Canadian-owned with a network of franchises throughout North America. This network is a great convenience for referring out-of-town business. We have also received many orders from other franchise locations. As soon as we expressed interest with THE original basket boutique head office, the due diligence process was expedited quickly, and in the blink of eye……we were approved! Our training in Edmonton was extremely worthwhile. The topics on marketing and sales were very informative as well as the hands-on training in basket design and presentation. We really appreciated the product information and preferred vendor overviews, since we would not have known where to start if we were sourcing out this information ourselves. Head Office has been very supportive to us by providing excellent marketing materials, product research as well as some business referrals. We have owned our franchise for several years and do not regret our decision to join THE original basket boutique franchise group. Our gift basket business is growing steadily and we are excited about the future!"

Marie & Angie ~ franchisee

We are proud to be a part of THE original basket boutique franchise network. Although our franchise is located in a small city, with the support of the well-developed franchise system, our business has grown beyond our expectations. We recommend taking a serious look at THE original basket boutique system to anyone seeking an opportunity in the gifting industry. It has satisfied both our financial goals and our entrepreneurial spirit.