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It is a very rewarding experience for us to watch people's faces as we tour our fabulous 20,000 square foot facility in Dallas, Texas and explain how our family business got started!
The year was 1916.
Simon Goodman, our grandfather, was working for a candy company in Dallas and earning 10 cents an hour. He was an exceptionally hard worker and when his request for a raise was denied, he quit his job thinking his employer would surely beg him to return! A few days went by with no word from his former employer! Simon knew he would have to search for a new job.
Search for a new job.
In 1916, Simon didn't have the luxury of choosing the line of work he loved. He just knew he had to put food on the table and selling food came to his mind! He bought some corn, offered it for sale and sold every bit of it. In fact, he made more money in one day than he made in an entire week at his candy job! The very next day, he was rewarded with the same results from selling tomatoes. It was then, our grandfather realized that the produce business was where he belonged!
By the mid 1940's.
Jack Goodman, our father, was involved in the family produce business. He helped build the business into one of Dallas' largest wholesale produce companies. It was a thriving business specializing in delivering fruits and vegetables to restaurants, hospitals and grocery stores. On certain occasions, Simon would pack a basket full of fresh fruit and give to his neighbors, friends and customers. Our mother and father suggested that he offer these baskets for sale -- they would make great "get well", "thank you", "sympathy" or "happy holiday" gifts!
Another business is born.
By the 1960's, the produce business had gotten even bigger. This afforded our parents the time to further develop the concept of giving fruit baskets as gifts. Soon, the demand to send gifts of fruit became so big that a separate warehouse was needed each Christmas season just to fill the orders. Ruth Goodman, our mom, would decorate a showroom in the temporary buildings and display all of the "goodies" we had to offer. She created a very warm environment allowing customers to taste our products, offering them a cup of coffee and a place to sit down while they placed their Christmas orders. It became very clear to our parents that this new division of the family produce business deserved special attention! It didn't take long to come up with the name Goodies from Goodman!
The year was 1973.
The first year-round Goodies from Goodman retail store was opened in an exclusive neighborhood shopping center under the direction of Chuck Goodman. We carried the most beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit baskets, fine candies and gourmet foods from around the world. Our products were the very best and our service was second to none! Goodies from Goodman was fast becoming the place to shop for specialty foods and gift baskets.
In 1975, a catering division of Goodies from Goodman was created. This was a natural transition since we already carried fresh produce and other gourmet foods. We decided from the beginning to target the corporate customer -- companies who bring meals in for business. Word spread quickly about our catering service! Our customers were more than willing to give us a try since we did such great work on their gift baskets!
Another Goodman joins the business.
By 1978, Bobby Goodman had teamed up with his brother, Chuck, to run the family business. It was a perfect match from the beginning! Both of us grew up in the business -- we had the same desire to make Goodies from Goodman a real success! Year after year, our gift basket and catering business continued to grow as well as our reputation in the business community!
We were ready for the next step.
In 1989, we took our wonderful fruit baskets and added fresh flowers for a unique gift idea. That was the start of our floral division. With the client following we had and the ability to hire extremely talented people, we chose to add fresh floral and plant arrangements to our gift selections. We took a unique approach with our floral department and designed floral arrangements which included fresh fruit, bath & body products, chips & hot sauce, Godiva chocolates and other gourmet goodies! Goodies from Goodman became the hot new spot for flowers!
Gifts and Flowers.
We've been doing it for years! Once a year we produce a beautiful catalog featuring our products! We've come a long way since the horse and buggy days!
Jack Goodman taught us to "Operate from the heart first and the pocketbook will follow". Ruth Goodman taught us to "Never cut corners... always deliver the very best"!
We run our business with these principles in mind. Goodies from Goodman customers are treated with utmost respect! We're fair - we're honest- we always do the right thing! When it comes to "getting your money's worth", no one does it better! Our floral and gift basket items are of the highest quality!
Our business is successful because we listened to our parents and grandparents. They had much to say about running the business -- they were great teachers! We promise to always deliver the uncompromising quality that you, our customer, have come to expect!
Bobby and Chuck Goodman
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We are excited to announce an alliance between two GREAT companies …
In Bloom Flowers, one of the largest, most respected florists in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area and Goodies from Goodman, the premier gift basket company in Texas, have joined forces to provide our customers the very best in FLOWERS and GIFTS!
What a perfect match! In Bloom will now be able to offer unique Baby gifts, Godiva chocolates, gourmet gift baskets, smoked meats, cookies, nuts, fine candies and of course, healthy fruit gifts. Goodies’ will be able to expand their floral offerings by having the best florist in the DFW area design, create and deliver the freshest floral and plant arrangements. Together, we offer our customers a wide range of high quality gift selections and the superior customer service you have come to expect! Family owned and operated, In Bloom Flowers and Goodies from Goodman have a combined total of over 100 years in business in the Dallas area!
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The Goodies from Goodman showroom is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Orders can be placed 24 hours a day via our web site www.goodiesfromgoodman.com or by phone at 972-484-3236 (if calling from the Dallas area) or 800-535-3136 (if calling from outside the Dallas area).
All food gifts must be picked up at our Grissom location. Grissom is 1 block west of the intersection of Josey & Forest (as you head westbound on Forest).
We will always be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us by e-mail at cust_svc@goodiesfromgoodman.com or call us directly at 972-484-3236 (if calling from the Dallas area) or 800.535.3136 (if calling from out of Dallas).
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Our Corporate Logo Program consists of several different gifts that you can have your corporate logo printed on. There is a one time logo set up fee of $75.00 plus tax. For more information about this program, please contact Bobby Goodman or Chuck Goodman at 972-484-3236 or 1-800-535-3136.
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Local delivery areas include: Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Garland, Irving, Lewisville, Plano and Richardson.
Deliveries are made to other Dallas/Fort Worth areas and across country via Federal Express.
| We also deliver to the following facilities | | Activcare At Gleneagles | Baylor Heart Hospital | | Baylor Hospital/Med Ctr Plano | Cedar Crest Place Funeral Home | | Collin Oaks Guest Home | Collinwood Nursing & Rehab | | Colonial Retirement Lodge | Cottonwood Estates | | Day Spring Assisted Living | Dsj Health Care | | Edenbrook Assisted Living | Green Oaks Behavioral Health | | Healthsouth Rehab Hospital | Heritage Manor Nursing Home | | House Of Blessings | Inn At Orchard Park | | Integrated Health Svc | Life Care Ctr Of Plano | | Life Care Hospital Of Plano | Lifecare Management Svc | | Medical Center Of Plano | Plano Community Home | | Plano Community Home Inc | Plano Specialty Hospital | | Presbyterian Hospital | Preston Place Apartments | | Sempercare Inc | Senior Residences | | Ted Dickey Funeral Home | Texas Endoscopy | | Triad Hospitals Inc | Waterford At Plano |
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What are your delivery fees?
We offer FREE Standard shipping Nationwide! The only time you pay extra is if you decide to send a gift via Second Day Air, Next Day Air or request a special delivery time. During the hot summer months, fruit gifts and smoked meat gifts being shipped to certain states may require Second or Next Day Air delivery. We will contact you if this applies to your order and we can discuss various options that meet your approval.
What method of delivery do you use? We use a combination of our own delivery vehicles, outside couriers and FedEx. All gifts are guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition!
How soon do you ship my gift after I've placed my order? Unless requested otherwise, orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt provided we have complete address information (suite # or Apt # if applicable). Orders received after 3:00pm on Fridays will be shipped the following Monday.
For Birthdays, Anniversaries or Special Occasions, please use the Special Instruction Box on our order form to tell us the actual date of the event.
How long does it take for a gift to reach its destination? It depends on how far you are shipping your gift. Generally speaking, gifts will be delivered within 1 to 4 business days. The closer your recipient is to Dallas, the shorter the delivery time. This, of course, is using FedEx Ground service. Second Day and Next Day Air service is available for an additional charge.
Can your smoked meats be re-frozen? We ship our smoked turkeys, briskets and hams frozen, however, we know that they might be thawed upon arrival. If you do not plan on eating your smoked meat within 3 days of receiving it, please re-freeze it.
Can you ship gifts out of the country? Sorry, we do not ship gifts out of the country because Customs will delay the delivery of the gift. Since most of our gifts are perishable in nature, we choose not to ship our gifts out of the country.
What if I have special instructions regarding my order? There is a special box on our on-line order form that allows you to communicate your special instructions to us. What should I do if I have a question about my order? You can either call us at 972-484-3236 or send an email to us. We will quickly take care of your needs. What makes Second Day and Next Day Air prices high? Air charges are based upon weight and size of the shipping box. Some of our products might not be heavy, however, they need to be packaged in a shipping box that will ensure perfect arrival. We always give you the best prices possible!
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Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your gift basket due to the availability of certain products and temperature during various times of the year. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and product choices of the gift basket, using products of equal value.
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