Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: ALAN MINKER
         Sr. Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
         (248) 712-7007

FRANKS NURSERY ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SAME STORE SALES

TROY, MICHIGAN, January 2, 2004 - Frank's Nursery & Crafts, Inc. (OTC: FNCN)
today reported net sales of $35.6 million for the four week period ended
December 28, 2003 versus net sales of $39.7 million for the corresponding period
in fiscal 2002, a comparable store decrease of 10.4%.

Net sales for the forty-eight week period ended December 28, 2003 were $313.1
million compared to $309.3 million for the corresponding period in fiscal 2002,
a comparable store increase of 1.2%.


Franks Nursery is the nation's largest lawn and garden specialty retailer and
operates 170 stores in 14 states. Franks Nursery is also a leading retailer of
indoor garden products and accessories, including silk floral arrangements, as
well as Christmas decor merchandise.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect
management's current views of future events and financial performance. These
forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors detailed in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
effects of currency fluctuations, customer demand, fashion trends, competitive
market forces, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and
pricing, customer acceptance of the Company's merchandise mix and retail
locations, unseasonable weather, risks associated with foreign global sourcing,
including political instability and changes in import regulations, economic
conditions worldwide, and the ability of the Company to execute its business
plans effectively. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce
significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligations to update
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.

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