This weekend represents the single biggest weekend of the year for Edible Arrangements as we celebrate Mother’s Day. It also marks the end of National Small Business Week.
In my case, the two have been instrumental to my success in business and in life. Continue reading “Mom, Small Businesses and the American Dream”
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The past weekend was a very special one for several reasons.
First, I was privileged to take my place as part of the International Franchise Association (IFA) board of directors at the organization’s annual convention in San Antonio.
As I have said many times, it is the franchise model that has allowed Edible Arrangements to become a global icon while, at the same time, creating opportunities for our many franchisees to become owners of their own businesses and pursue the American Dream. Continue reading “An exciting opportunity to help shape the future of franchising”
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When I created Edible Arrangements in 1999, and again when the first franchise location opened in 2001, I was convinced the idea would be successful. I could never have imagined, however, that less than two decades later we would have more than 1,200 locations worldwide.
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Over the years I have been fortunate to receive a number of awards and recognitions. Of course none of them would have been possible without the support of my family and friends as well as the valuable contributions of my many, many business associates. Continue reading “A special “Thank You!” to the Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame”
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Fred DeLuca, a friend and mentor.
Yesterday the franchising world lost a friend and a great mentor, as did I.
For me, Fred DeLuca was much more than the founder of Subway and a franchising icon. Fred was a true inspiration and his advice and mentorship was instrumental in the success I have enjoyed over the past two decades.
Like me, Fred became an entrepreneur as a teenager and from the first time I met him he gave me the confidence that I, too, could build an international brand.
Over the years he was never more than a phone call away, ready to share his wisdom and support when things looked rough and his encouragement when times were good.
The franchise industry lost one of its best and the world lost a master entrepreneur who not only built a great company but helped so many others achieve success. And for those of us who had the privilege of knowing Fred, we lost a true friend. He will be missed.
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