FAQ: French Florist's First Midwest Location Opening in Indianapolis

What is French Florist opening in Indianapolis?

French Florist is opening its first Midwest location, a boutique flower shop specializing in vibrant handcrafted flower arrangements.

When is the grand opening event?

The grand opening is on Wednesday, November 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where is the new French Florist location?

The new shop is located at 1514 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Who owns and operates the Indianapolis location?

The location is locally owned and operated by Indiana natives Joe Viater and Kadi Miller, who combined their complementary skills to bring French Florist to the Midwest.

What background does Kadi Miller bring to the business?

Kadi Miller previously worked as an art teacher and brings years of floral experience with an artistic eye for blending color, texture, and design in arrangements.

What business experience does Joe Viater contribute?

Joe Viater brings a strong corporate background including a Stanford MBA, experience at Eli Lilly, founding a biotech hedge fund, and leading a private equity backed software company before pursuing this community-oriented venture.

How did the business partners connect?

Their paths crossed through Viater’s wife Mollie, who has been close friends with Miller since middle school, creating the foundation for their business partnership.

Why did they choose to open a French Florist location?

They saw it as the perfect collaboration that combines Miller’s floral artistry and community ties with Viater’s business acumen and growth mindset to bring French Florist’s elegance to Indiana.

Where can I find more information about French Florist?

You can visit their website at frenchflorist.com for more information about the company and their offerings.