Los Gatos Entrepreneur Brings French Florist's Premium Floral Experience to the South Bay

New Franchise Owner Turns Lifelong Passion for Floral Design Into a New French Florist Boutique

LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- French Florist, the best-in-class boutique introducing botanical architecture and elevated floral arrangements, is bringing its premium floral experience to Los Gatos through local franchise owner Anhelina Baftalovska. A Los Gatos resident and mother of three, Anhelina is officially opening the first French Florist location in Los Gatos. The new boutique, located at 53 Los Gatos Saratoga Road, Unit 105, Los Gatos, CA 95032, will celebrate its grand opening on October 28.

Originally born in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Anhelina moved to the United States in 2016 and made Los Gatos her home. After building a career in sales in Ukraine, she pursued a new professional path, gaining experience in data analytics, staffing and healthcare data. Her experiences working in different industries helped shape her desire to pursue entrepreneurship and build something special of her own. When Anhelina began exploring ways to take that next step, her husband, Nelson, encouraged her to consider franchising. Together, they discovered French Florist and saw a natural fit with the brand's vision during Discovery Day. Seeing the floral designs and meeting the executive team gave them confidence that they found a concept that was the right fit for their next chapter.

"When we met the French Florist team, we immediately connected with them because they represented everything we were looking for in a brand," said Anhelina. "I always had a passion for flowers, but it was more of a hobby. When I saw the French Florist concept and met the team, I realized I could turn something I truly love into a business that brings something special to the community and brings happiness to people."

The 1,243-square-foot atelier will feature handcrafted premium arrangements, curated gifts and white-glove delivery service, bringing a luxury floral experience to customers throughout the Los Gatos area. The boutique combines a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a modern floral retail experience, inviting customers to witness the artistry behind every arrangement.

"Los Gatos is an exciting market for French Florist, and we can't wait to grow our presence in the community," said Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist. "The town has a strong appreciation for local businesses and high-quality experiences, which makes it a natural fit for our brand. We're so grateful to establish roots here and grow alongside Anhelina and the Los Gatos community."

Anhelina is also involved in her local business community through the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. She will host a VIP preview event on Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m., ahead of the boutique's official ribbon-cutting celebration. The intimate event will give guests an opportunity to tour the space, participate in a floral activity and enter for a chance to win a floral arrangement.

For details about same-day flower delivery in Los Gatos, please visit www.frenchflorist.com/local/ca/los-gatos/ or call (415) 818-8181. For more information on franchising with French Florist, visit frenchfloristfranchise.com

About French Florist
Founded in 1978, French Florist is a premier floral boutique franchise offering handcrafted arrangements, designer vases, plants and gift items – accompanied by sameday local delivery and backed by over 9,000 fivestar customer reviews and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. With 45+ years of design expertise, French Florist serves occasions ranging from birthdays to sympathy and holidays with fresh, artfully designed bouquets, and empowers passionate entrepreneurs to become owners through its branded franchise model. For more information on French Florist, or if interested in a franchising opportunity, please visit www.frenchfloristfranchise.com.

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SOURCE French Florist