CEO Tariq Farid

As we come to the end of what has been a year filled with events few of us could have foreseen, I want to...

As I have watched events unfold over the past few weeks in response to the murder of George Floyd and other victims of racism,...

It has been a long year and as the holidays approach, we hope everyone is safe and healthy. As our towns, states and country adapt...

CEO of Edible Arrangements® Tariq Farid talks about his popular fruit bouquets, his plans for future expansion and his strategy for the year 2010 Tariq...

One of our favorite things about what we do is being a part of life’s special moments by carefully crafting and hand-delivering delicious fresh...

Alicia Kelso @www.qsrweb.com Edible Arrangements has been recognizable for its fresh fruit creations since its inception in 1999. Now, the brand is adding a...

For the 12th consecutive year, Edible Arrangements® set a Mother's Day sales record in 2013. We also had our strongest Mother's Day Sunday ever,...

Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its "Entrepreneur of the Year" during its 49th annual convention being held in San...

Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in Retail & Consumer Products Category Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, today announced that its...

Derek Sankey, Financial Post Published: Friday, March 27, 2009 Todd Korol/National PostStefani Williamson of Edible Arrangements at her store in Calgary Call it resilient franchising:...

Succeeding in business in this tough economy is a challenge for most business owners. Entrepreneur Tariq Farid is tackling this head on, not just...

Edible Arrangements® has been growing worldwide, and we are excited to announce that we have just opened our 1260th store in Guangzhou, China. This...

Edible Arrangements® Founder and CEO Tariq Farid recently made a generous donation to the North Haven Fire Department, providing the department with a check...

From its beginning, America has been referred to as a melting pot, where people of different races, religions and cultures are welcomed with the...

This blog post titled, "A closer look at who we support, and why" was originally posted by Edible Arrangements® CEO and Founder Tariq Farid...

The post below was originally published by the Anti-Defamation League on adl.org.  False Rumor; Edible Arrangements Owners Do Not "Fund Hamas"  A widely circulated rumor suggests...

In a recent interview, our Founder and CEO Tariq Farid sat down with Sales Bench™ to discuss how Edible Arrangements® has been able to...

Established in 2013 by Tariq Farid, the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements®, the Tariq Farid Foundation is a philanthropic, non-profit corporation providing support...

In Founder and CEO Tariq Farid’s most recent contribution to Entrepreneur, he discusses why societal labels should never limit one’s potential to grow into...

Edible Arrangements® Founder and CEO Tariq Farid extended a generous philanthropic hand to two local organizations recently, Master’s Manna and the Hubcap, in which...

In a recent feature article on www.entrepreneur.com, Edible Arrangements® Founder and CEO Tariq Farid was highlighted as an advocate and leader in innovative technology for...

Edible Arrangements® Founder and CEO Tariq Farid generously donated $20,000 to the New Haven Register Fresh Air Fund this past week, marking the second...

Edible Arrangements® Founder & CEO Tariq Farid recently paid homage to his humble beginnings by giving a generous donation of $35,000 to the City...

How is it possible to innovate on a product like fruit which seems to be pretty evolved? Tariq Farid, President and CEO of Edible...

We are just two days away from helping moms and their families celebrate Mother’s Day for the 15th consecutive year, and all we can...

The past few weeks across America many students were celebrating with their families graduation from or promotion to the next grade in school.  It’s...

Edible Arrangements® founder and CEO Tariq Farid has officially announced the re-launch of his blog, tariqfarid.com. There, Farid plans to routinely share some of...

In the earliest days of Edible Arrangements, before it even became an official tag line, I set out with one simple goal in mind:...

The Edible Arrangements® 7th annual international convention concluded last week in Orlando and I could not be more pleased as to how it went....

A few years ago I decided that Edible Arrangements® needed a new mission statement. The mission statement had to be simple, easy to remember...

When I first started Edible Arrangements® in 1999 in a corner of my flower shop in East Haven, I never dreamed that we would...

In my last entry I spoke about the Detroit area Edible Arrangements franchisees who are passionately involved with charitable causes in their communities. This...

For the Goods, Franchising Is a Family Affair It can truly be said that a franchise is only as successful as its franchisees. I’ve always...

What does it take to be number one – the top in business or field of expertise? Some may say it is luck. That...

What does it mean to be a beloved brand, and why is it important? What is it that makes some brands almost iconic in...

The past few weeks across America many students were celebrating with their families graduation from or promotion to the next grade in school. It’s...

On Monday I was honored to be a guest speaker at a leadership conference for young adults, students ages 16-24, in Washington, D.C. Many...

This is a continuation of the blog entry I made yesterday on July 12 where I mentioned my discussion with hundreds of young adults...

The Immigrant Learning Center in Malden, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, assists immigrants and refugees by providing free English classes. The center recognizes that...

Franchisees like Larry help make the Edible Arrangements franchise a success. Bringing decades of knowledge and experience to the table, Larry is someone who...

I never cease to be amazed by the ways in which peoples’ lives are positively impacted by becoming part of the Edible Arrangements franchise....

Here at Edible Arrangements, we hold those who serve our great nation in very high regard, and are honored whenever a former member of...

I have tremendous respect and admiration for those who take that momentous step to becoming multi-unit owners. Having been there myself, I understand the...

As I’ve said before, passion –intelligent passion - for everything you do is the name of the game if you want to be a...

Very often, the franchisees who are the most successful are the ones who allow their dedication and desire to lead the way, and insist...

After bringing one of our delicious, made-to-order Edible Arrangements bouquets to an event and instantly becoming the center of attention, Jack got an inkling...

I always feel so proud when one of our franchisees gets called upon to participate in an educational business event. I am a big...

I just looked over Entrepreneur.com’s 2012 “Franchise 500” rankings, the 33rd version of their annual list. The rankings of the top franchise companies show...

Summer is the season for spending time outdoors, enjoying our families, and taking much needed vacations. Unfortunately, the need for blood donations never takes...

Two weeks ago Edible Arrangements® held its sixth annual convention in Las Vegas, NV, our first one since we simplified our mission statement. Like...

New Franchisee to Open 15 Locations Throughout Turkey in Next Five Years WALLINGFORD, Conn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in...

I WAS born in Pakistan and came to the United States in 1981, when I was 11. My grandfather owned a farm in Pakistan...

BusinessWire - The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has announced the winner of its 2010 "Hot Retailer" award, which recognizes innovative retail concepts...

WALLINGFORD — Edible Arrangements, which specializes in “floral” arrangements made of fresh fruit, has signed its 1,000th franchise agreement, company officials announced. The company said...

Edible Arrangements® founder and CEO, Tariq Farid stopped by Fox Business' Varney&Co. to talk with host Stuart Varney about the sweet secrets behind the success of the...

Edible Arrangements® has proven to be more than just a novelty, and Forbes.com is taking notice. Founder and CEO, Tariq Farid spoke to Forbes...

Certified Happiness. It’s not just a catchy tagline, but rather a very real philosophy that is taken seriously as a corporate goal by all...

The Farid Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by Edible Arrangements® President and CEO Tariq Farid, along with his brother and COO Kamran Farid, announced today...

Edible Arrangements® President and CEO Tariq Farid and COO Kamran Farid recently announced the launch of our company’s Edible Cares™ Fund - a yearly...

Local Economy Benefits As Facility Opens Serving Over 900 Retail Locations in the US and Canada - WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible...

Three months ago I made a return visit to Beijing after being away for eight years. As soon as I stepped off the plane...

It was only 3 short years ago that Dr. Fausto Petruzziello approached my brother Kamran and I with a proposal to bring the Edible...

This week is a very special week for a special group of people. This week, May 20-26, is National Small Business Week, which recognizes...

Have you ever been so moved by a special person that you become so grateful that there are people like them in this world....

Two days ago I was in Louisiana visiting some of our stores. After I left New Orleans I made my way to Baton Rouge;...

As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, and now Edible Arrangements is getting bigger in the Lone Star state as well with 2...

Pioneer in Fresh-Fruit Arrangements Expands International Presence to Eight Countries WALLINGFORD, Conn., July 13 Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements,...

I was honored to learn that Edible Arrangements has been named by Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Franchises for the Buck.” It...

Well, I’m on my way to the 7th Annual Edible Arrangements Convention in Orlando, Florida. This is my favorite event of the year as...

Edible Arrangements International is just that—an international company. Over the past several years, I’ve taken pride in watching the robust growth the franchise has...

People often ask me what it’s like to be in the happiness business, and it’s a question I never get tired of answering. Edible...

I always find it especially gratifying to see husbands and wives working together to start their own franchise business. In the case of Michael...

Yesterday, Wednesday, April 18, was a special day for Edible Arrangements and all our hardworking franchisees. On behalf of Edible Arrangements, I appeared on...

At last year’s Edible Arrangements convention, it was my pleasure to bestow the President’s Award—the highest honor an EA franchisee can achieve—to Maurice Welton,...

Welcome to the EA Franchising blog! We designed this blog just for people like you with an entrepreneurial spirit! Whether you are a franchisee...

When Tariq Farid founded Edible Arrangements in 1999, he viewed the idea of edible fruit arrangements as an opportunity to combine his experience in...

Monday, May 7 was an exciting day at Edible Arrangements.  USA Today featured Edible Arrangements in their Money section, on page 6B.   Although the...

Today opens a new chapter in Edible Arrangements history.  Our mission from the very first day in 1999 when Edible Arrangements started was to...

What an honor that Edible Arrangements has been named to Inc. Magazine’s “10 Promising Franchises for 2011”! I feel genuinely privileged to be able...

By Tony LaRussa, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW When Tom and Nancy Caruso leave Pittsburgh for a trip to Oregon, they'll not only be taking a longer-than-usual route,...

How many people in life actually fulfill their dreams? I don’t have a number, but I have an idea that those who do are...

People love to watch the TV show “Undercover Boss” and see how CEOs act when they are out in the field incognito. I could...

In 2010 Faith joined the Edible Arrangements Franchise System with the Anaheim, CA store. She has a genuine passion for business and recognizes the...

I have just returned from Muscat, the capital city of Oman where I met AlShaima our franchisee in the newest country to introduce Edible...

Husband and wife Kevin and Vanessa have just signed an agreement to open their third Edible Arrangements store. They already have stores in Aiken,...

Spouses Ted and Katrina along with Ted’ sister Penny, have just signed an agreement to open two stores in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Ted...

One of the most frequent answers we get when we ask franchisees and prospective franchisees how they first heard about Edible Arrangements is one...

As more and more troops are –thankfully – returning home to their families they are finding that the welcome mat does not always extend...

What an incredible beginning for the first Edible Arrangements in China. I thoroughly enjoyed the grand opening event this past Thursday in one of...

Leanne’s sister in Ontario first learned about Edible Arrangements when she drove by a store She decided to stop in and bought an arrangement....

Timothy and Deborah recently acquired two Edible Arrangements locations in Southern California. One is located at 29881 Aventura in Rancho Santa Margarita and the...

Samir and Madhvi have owned the Edible Arrangements store in Bellevue, WA since June of 2009, so when the store in nearby Kirkland became...

I still get energized every time a new store opens anywhere, but there’s a particular thrill that comes with opening a new store in...

The other day I was reading my e-mails when I came across one from an amazing franchisee, Cathy, who owns the Edible Arrangements stores...

One of the things I love the most about our franchisees is their dedication and commitment to their communities. Over the years as Edible...

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Oct. 8-- Edible Arrangements®, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, has selected Direct Capital®, a national direct lender, as...

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- What do you do when you're a purveyor known for pricey, if unique, gifts during a recession? You spend more...

WALLINGFORD, CT -- 08/03/10 -- Edible Arrangements®, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, has partnered with geoVue, a leading provider of site...

Edible Arrangements®, the fresh fruit festive franchise, is expanding in the Burlington area. April 2011, Terry and Kathleen and their daughter Kristen took on their...

Edible Arrangements International, Inc. is the leading supplier of high quality, delicious, artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements in form of bouquets or baskets. These...