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Discover how Michael Jacobson transformed his uncle’s 45-year-old flower shop from a struggling $600K business into a $9.5M powerhouse—and his bold vision to franchise French Florist into the ‘Starbucks of flower shops.’ This episode is a fascinating tale of disruption, innovation, and the untapped potential of overlooked industries.

Retail isn’t dead — it’s being reimagined. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Jacobson, CEO and franchisor of French Florist, to talk about the surprising resurgence of retail franchises — and how his brand is shaking up one of the most antiquated industries: floral retail.

Retail isn’t dead — it’s being reimagined. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Jacobson, CEO and franchisor of French Florist, to talk about the surprising resurgence of retail franchises — and how his brand is shaking up one of the most antiquated industries: floral retail.

How do you turn around a struggling business and transform it into an industry leader? In this episode of Fingerprints on Success, host Bill Barrett sits down with Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, to discuss his journey from taking over a traditional mom-and-pop flower shop to scaling it into a thriving e-commerce and franchise brand.

In this eye-opening episode of Think Business with Tyler, Michael shares how he turned a failing flower shop into a multi-million dollar operation, challenging conventional wisdom about the floral industry along the way.

Michael Jacobson is redefining the floral industry while championing innovation and growth! With a background in consulting, real estate, and transportation solutions, Michael has proven himself as a visionary leader across multiple industries. As the CEO of French Florist, he transformed a struggling business into the largest flower shop in Los Angeles, generating $10M in revenue by 2024. He is

Michael Jacobson of French Florist shares how he bootstrapped this struggling family business to become the biggest flower shop in LA, and shares about their recent initiative to partner with other florists and help them with “the boring stuff.

Discover how Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, is transforming the floral industry with people-first leadership, innovative technology, and a commitment to exceptional customer experiences. On The Pizza King Podcast, Michael shares insights on scaling a business, franchising with heart, and turning challenges into opportunities. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Michael Jacobson shares how his passion for helping local florists thrive has driven his innovative approach to franchising. In this article, Michael reflects on the lessons he learned in 2024, his vision for the year ahead, and how he’s empowering florists nationwide to build more profitable, scalable businesses while staying true to their craft.