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For the 12th year in a row, Edible Arrangements has been ranked in the annual Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur magazine. This year we were ranked #42, marking the 10th year in a row for us to be among the Top 50.

No matter how many times we have been honored, I am still humbled every time the new rankings are published. It is a testament to our outstanding team of professionals at the corporate office as well as our dedicated and passionate franchisees around the world. It is because of all of them that we continue to enjoy a position among the elite of franchising. Continue reading “Edible Arrangements celebrates ranking in Franchise 500”

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  • small business

As an entrepreneur, it’s often very easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day whirlwind of business that there is little time for reflection. That’s why I so enjoyed my recent interview with Chris Beier of Inc. magazine.

The interview offered me a chance to revisit the early days of Edible Arrangements. It was a time when we were experiencing dramatic growth and I, as is not uncommon for anyone trying to build a business, was experiencing self-doubt about whether I was the right person to lead the company forward at such an important time.

Continue reading “Reflecting on a turning point for me and Edible Arrangements”

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Recognizing the sweet success of Edible Arrangements’ franchisees

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  • awards
  • Edible Arrangements franchisees
  • Entrepreneurship

While reflecting again on my time at the recent Edible Arrangements convention I was overwhelmed when thinking of all our amazing franchisee partners and the relentless passion and hard work they put into their businesses every single day. That’s why I was so honored for the opportunity to recognize some of these great partners during our award ceremonies with Edible Arrangements President Rob Price.

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Congratulations again to the tremendous Edible Arrangements family

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  • Tariq Farid CEO

Over a decade and a half later, it seems that things just keep getting sweeter at Edible Arrangements as we were recently recognized by both Entrepreneur magazine and Forbes as a top global franchise, a big win for both our corporate staff and franchisees!

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Mom, Small Businesses and the American Dream

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  • Entrepreneurship
  • family
  • franchising
  • Mother's Day Gifts
  • small business
  • success
  • Tariq Farid CEO

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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