Mark and Caryl Piper are the fourth set of owners of Patti Ann’s Flowers since it first opened in 1982. The couple said since taking over the flower shop in April 2014, they have been committed to the business and to the city of Frisco.

Patti Ann Hale first opened the flower shop in a different building on Main Street, but she built a new building at 7043 Main St. in 1985 where Patti Ann’s Flowers has operated ever since, Mark said.

“We looked at business opportunities that didn’t really work out, but then we were presented with Patti Ann’s. With Frisco growing quickly as it was, [Patti Ann’s] seemed like something we could continue to grow,” Mark said.

Mark said it was important to keep the original business name.

The flower shop “has been here since 1982, and anybody who has been in Frisco for a length of time knows of Patti Ann’s,” Mark said.

Mark and Caryl lived in Richardson when they purchased the business but decided to move to Frisco soon after.

“Our sons were grown and it was a pretty easy decision to make,” Caryl said. “We’re making a commitment to the business and the city.”

Mark said he and Caryl were fortunate to have the previous owners help them out and keep the employees who had been with the shop for years and knew the business. He said they were also able to bring in experience from their business background in marketing, retail and customer service.

Patti Ann’s Flowers is a full-service florist, meaning it provides custom work, flowers for weddings and other events, and delivery, Mark said.

In their first three years of ownership, Mark and Caryl renovated the shop, allowing for more open space for consultations with customers.

Mark and Caryl are also a part of the Frisco Downtown Merchants Association and are involved in promoting downtown. They provide flowers for businesses and downtown events.

Mark and Caryl said they might consider opening a second flower shop.

“We just want to let folks know that we are here serving all of Frisco, and as new businesses come to Main Street, we expect to see more new people,” Mark said.

Patti Ann’s Flowers 7043 Main St., Frisco 972-377-9351 www.pattiannsflowers.com