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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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and today being National Teacher Appreciation Day, I always like to repost a blog that was written in 2012 to honor of one of the most important people in my life. I’m sure everyone had such a teacher who made a difference in their life, and now is the time to remember them. Continue reading “A teacher’s gift”
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On Thursday evening I was honored to be among a group of local businesspeople inducted into the Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Business Hall of Fame.
One thing that made the evening so special was that my children were there to see me accept the award. I believe it is one of our greatest responsibilities to inspire and educate the next generation, which is why the mission of Junior Achievement is so close to my heart. Continue reading “An honor from Junior Achievement that I share with many”
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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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