The Popcorn Factory

What The Popcorn Factory does

The Popcorn Factory is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand that manufactures and markets premium gourmet popcorn packaged in decorative, occasion-themed tins for gift-giving use cases. Its catalog spans birthday, thank you, get well, patriotic (e.g., Stars and Stripes Forever, Patriotic Eagle), movie night, and holiday/occasion collections, with the Tins With Pop® lineup as a flagship. The brand operates exclusively online (thepopcornfactory.com), supplemented by phone ordering through the 1-800-Flowers call center and a mobile app; it does not maintain retail storefronts. Orders are fulfilled to the continental US via FedEx/UPS, with same-day shipping on many items.

The business operates as an integrated affiliate within the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands owned by 800-Flowers, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWR), sharing technology infrastructure (Contentstack CMS), customer service, fulfillment, and the Celebrations Passport loyalty program ($19.99/year, auto-renewing) that grants free standard shipping across the family of brands. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time direct product sales, with a recurring subscription component from Celebrations Passport memberships and a corporate gifting channel routed through 1-800-Flowers Business Gifting Services. Marketing relies on email, SMS/MMS/RCS messaging, and seasonal promotional campaigns such as the Summer Blowout (up to 40% off). Product iteration focuses on themed gift categories rather than core technology development.

Name

The Popcorn Factory

Legal name

800-Flowers, Inc.

Website

https://thepopcornfactory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Popcorn Factory is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand selling premium gourmet popcorn in decorative, occasion-themed gift tins for birthdays, thank you, get well, patriotic, and holiday gifting, operating within the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands owned by 800-Flowers, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gourmet Popcorn Gifts

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420), Confectionery and Nut Retailers (445292), Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers (42445)

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Gift Baskets, Gourmet Gifts & Corporate Gifting Retail (CRALAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gourmet Popcorn & Caramel Corn Shops (THAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Gourmet popcorn gifts
• Popcorn tin gifts
• Occasion-based gifting
• Direct-to-consumer snacks
• Snack food products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Retail sales of gourmet popcorn products directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website, including popcorn tins, gift sets, and themed popcorn products for various occasions such as birthdays, thank you, get well, patriotic celebrations, and everyday occasions.
2. Celebrations Passport Membership: Annual loyalty program membership ($19.99) providing free standard shipping and no service charges on eligible products across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands. The membership is auto-renewing and provides recurring subscription revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Popcorn Factory manufactures and directly markets premium gourmet popcorn products in decorative, occasion-themed tins and gift sets. Core offerings include popcorn tins featuring multiple flavors in 3-flavor configurations, themed collections for birthdays, thank you, get well, patriotic, and movie night occasions, and the Celebrations Passport annual loyalty membership providing free shipping across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands.

Product overview

The Popcorn Factory is a gourmet popcorn gifting company operating as part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands. The core product portfolio centers on premium popcorn sold in decorative, occasion-themed tins (3.5 gallon and other sizes) available in 3-flavor configurations. The main product lines include Tins With Pop® branded patriotic and celebration designs, as well as occasion-specific collections for birthdays, thank you, get well, patriotic events, and movie nights. The company operates a Celebrations Passport loyalty program offering free shipping and exclusive member benefits across the brand family. Products are primarily marketed as gifts for personal and corporate gifting occasions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Popcorn Tins Premium gourmet popcorn sold in decorative shareable tins featuring multiple flavors, designed for gifting on occasions including birthdays, thank you, get well, and general celebrations.
• Tins With Pop Branded popcorn tin collection featuring patriotic and themed designs including Stars and Stripes Forever, Patriotic Eagle, Fireworks, and Let Freedom Ring Bell varieties in 3-flavor configurations.
• Birthday Popcorn Gifts Popcorn gift products specifically designed for birthday celebrations, featuring themed tins and packaging for birthday occasions.
• Thank You Popcorn Gifts Popcorn gift products designed to express gratitude and appreciation for various occasions.
• Get Well Popcorn Gifts Popcorn gift products designed for get well wishes and recovery occasions.
• Patriotic Popcorn Gifts Themed popcorn gift collection featuring American patriotic designs including flags, eagles, and Stars and Stripes motifs for patriotic occasions such as Independence Day and Memorial Day.
• Movie Night Popcorn Popcorn gift sets designed for movie night occasions and home entertainment experiences.
• Holiday & Occasion Gifts Popcorn gift products for various holidays and special occasions including graduations, anniversaries, housewarmings, and sympathy occasions.
• Celebrations Passport Annual Membership Annual membership program priced at $19.99 per year offering free standard shipping and no service charges on eligible gifts across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, including exclusive member offers and seasonal perks.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1-800-Flowers.comcoreOthersThe Popcorn Factory operates as an affiliate/brand within the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands. The company shares technology infrastructure, the Celebrations Passport loyalty program, customer service operations, and distribution capabilities with other brands in the corporate family. The parent company 800-Flowers, Inc. operates the service and owns the trademarks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FTD: Established incumbent in floral and gift delivery with a similar DTC e-commerce, occasion-based gifting model; broader portfolio but overlaps with Popcorn Factory for same-occasion gift occasions (birthdays, thank you, sympathy).
• Edible Arrangements: Larger incumbent in the gourmet gift space, primarily fresh fruit arrangements but expanding into chocolate/dipped treats; shares the same occasion-based DTC gifting model and competes for similar consumer gifting dollars.

Direct peers

• Cheryl's Cookies: Direct sibling brand within the 1-800-Flowers family selling giftable baked goods (cookies, brownies) through the same DTC e-commerce platform, loyalty program, and occasion-based merchandising structure.
• Popcornopolis: Premium popcorn brand sold through DTC e-commerce and retail, offering gift tins, popcorn cones, and themed packaging for gifting; closely matches Popcorn Factory's product format and gifting positioning.
• Personalization Mall: Sibling 1-800-Flowers brand specializing in personalized gifts across categories; shares the parent's loyalty program, customer file, and occasion-based gifting merchandising model.
• Harry & David: Sibling brand under 1-800-Flowers, Inc. operating the same DTC gourmet gift model (premium fruit/gift baskets, themed occasions, Celebrations Passport loyalty) with overlapping customer base and shared infrastructure.
• Shari's Berries: Another 1-800-Flowers sibling brand focused on dipped berries and chocolate-covered treats as gifts; competes directly with Popcorn Factory for share-of-wallet within the family loyalty program and on occasion-gifting keywords.
• Wolferman's Bakery: 1-800-Flowers family brand selling premium English muffins, breads, and gift bakery items via DTC e-commerce; operates on the same technology, fulfillment, and loyalty infrastructure as Popcorn Factory.
• Garrett Popcorn: Specialty gourmet popcorn brand with strong retail footprint (Chicago-based shops, mall locations) and DTC e-commerce selling gift tins and popcorn mixes, directly comparable product offering for popcorn gifting occasions.

Emerging players

• CaramelCrisp: Smaller specialty popcorn and caramel corn brand selling gift tins and snack assortments through DTC channels; represents a niche, emerging competitor in the popcorn gifting category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PopcornFactory
• Facebookfacebook.com/thepopcornfactory

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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