Tag: CEO Tariq Farid
Fruit for the 4th of July
From outdoor barbecues with family and friends to an evening of fireworks or other festivities, our collection of patriotic fruit arrangements for the 4th...
Fruit For Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner, and here at Edible Arrangements® we’re gearing up for the most fruit-filled Dad’s Day yet! We already know...
Year’s Top Bananas Recognized at 2013 Convention
Every year, we celebrate the success of our amazing franchisees by presenting awards to honor their accomplishments in several key categories. This year, we...
Thank You Gifts for Nurses and Teacher Appreciation Week
Every May, we show some well-deserved appreciation for two under-appreciated and overlook professions. Yes, every May we celebrate teachers and nurses, with a special...
Edible Arrangements®: Former U.S. Marine Shares First Coast Success
Former U.S. Marine, Lauren Little, recently shared her success story as an Edible Arrangements® franchise partner with The Daily Record. Earlier this year, Lauren...
Go West, Edible Arrangements®, Go West
The establishment of new Edible Arrangements® franchise locations throughout the country (and worldwide!) is always a top priority for us, and this year especially,...
Edible Arrangements® Opens 1,100th Store
Just one year after opening our 1,000th store location, we’re proud to announce we’ve reached a new milestone: the opening of the 1,100th Edible...
The Edible Arrangements® Experience: A Multi-Cultural Celebration
Fresh fruit bouquets for Hanukkah with pineapple Star of David shapes, green-colored (white) chocolate strawberries and pineapple in our St. Patrick’s Day collection, arrangements...
Smart Gifting for Smarter Living with Edible Arrangements® This Month
As the creator and leader in the fresh fruit gift giving industry, Edible Arrangements® has always promoted healthier lifestyle choices, including fresh ways to...
Happy National Dipped Fruit Week®!
At Edible Arrangements®, we believe every day is another reason to celebrate. That’s why we’ve created our own semi-annual celebration for National Dipped Fruit...
Edible Arrangements® Nears 600,000 Facebook Fans Just One Month After Celebrating Half a Million...
In late September, we celebrated reaching a Facebook milestone when the Edible Arrangements® brand Facebook page reached a whopping 500,000 “likes.” We celebrated with...
Edible Arrangements CEO on Sweet Success
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...
Celebrating Another Year with Our Franchisees
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...
Edible Arrangements launches ‘To Go’ concept
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...
Edible Arrangements® Earns Moms’ Approval
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,...
It’s Mom’s Day at Edible Arrangements®
We have something new in store for moms this year. And if history is any indication, a record number of mothers nationwide will celebrate...
Move Over Chocolate Bunnies and Little Yellow Chicks
Every holiday brings another opportunity for us to give our guests the freshest (and tastiest) takes on traditional holiday treats. And this spring, we’re...
Tariq Farid Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2009 Award Winner
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...
Fruit business catches the upside of a down market
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:...
A Unique Franchise Concept Bears Fruit
Succeeding in business in this tough economy is a challenge for most business owners. Entrepreneur Tariq Farid is tackling this head on, not just...
Let’s Meet The IFA’s 2009 Entreprenuer Of The Year, Tariq Farid!
Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its "Entrepreneur of the Year" during its 49th annual convention being held in San...
Edible Arrangements® expansion in China
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 & CEO Tariq Farid Donates to North Haven Fire Department
Edible Arrangements® Founder and CEO Tariq Farid recently made a generous donation to the North Haven Fire Department, providing the department with a check...
Edible Arrangements® Partners With ServSafe®
We are proud to announce that we have moved our food handling training program to the next level by partnering with the National Restaurant...
Celebrating the diversity of our franchise community
From its beginning, America has been referred to as a melting pot, where people of different races, religions and cultures are welcomed with the...
Recognizing Exceptional Edible Arrangements® Franchisees
This post originally appeared on Tariq Farid.com.
One of my great pleasures as the CEO of Edible Arrangements® is the opportunity to recognize the outstanding...
A Message from our Founder and CEO Tariq Farid
This blog post titled, "A closer look at who we support, and why" was originally posted by Edible Arrangements® CEO and Founder Tariq Farid...
Anti-Defamation League Debunks False Rumors
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...
Successful Branding: CEO Tariq Farid Follows Inspiration
In a recent interview, our Founder and CEO Tariq Farid sat down with Sales Bench™ to discuss how Edible Arrangements® has been able to...
Edible Arrangements CEO Launches New Tariq Farid Foundation Website
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...
Tariq Farid Talks Path to Success in Entrepreneur
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...
CEO Tariq Farid Donates to Wallingford-Based Organizations
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...
CEO Tariq Farid Talks Technology & Franchising
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...
CEO Tariq Farid Donates to New Haven Register Fresh Air Fund
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...
CEO Tariq Farid Donates to Youth@Work Program
Edible Arrangements® Founder & CEO Tariq Farid recently paid homage to his humble beginnings by giving a generous donation of $35,000 to the City...
Spotted: Edible Arrangements® featured on The Street
How is it possible to innovate on a product like fruit which seems to be pretty evolved? Tariq Farid, President and CEO of Edible...
Edible Arrangements welcomes Robert Price as new president
Today it is our pleasure to introduce Robert Price as the new President of Edible Arrangements®. This is an incredibly exciting time for the...
CEO Tariq Farid Credits Success to Mom’s Support
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...
A Teacher’s Gift: CEO Tariq Farid Shares Experience
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® President & CEO Tariq Farid Re-Launches Official Blog
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...
A Fresh New Website: Ediblearrangements.com Redesign
Something fresh is in store for Edible Arrangements®, and this time we’re not just talking about our fruit -- we’re in the process of...
Carrying on the Tradition of WOW
In the earliest days of Edible Arrangements, before it even became an official tag line, I set out with one simple goal in mind:...
Starting the New Year off Fresh: Our NEW Pear Collection
We believe the start of the New Year is always the perfect time for something fresh. So, we’re kicking off 2013 with some all-new...
The Heartbeat of Edible Arrangements®: Celebrating our Franchisees this Valentine’s Day
The season of love is officially upon us, and we’re quickly approaching one of the biggest and most anticipated holidays for Edible Arrangements® --...
Edible Arrangements®: Giving Veterans A “Hero’s Welcome”
At Edible Arrangements®, we truly appreciate the bravery, commitment and sacrifice of the military men and women who serve our country. We believe so...
Our Cupcake Collection is a Sweet Success
With its launch in the summer of 2012, our Cupcake Collection has quickly gained recognition and praise as one of Edible Arrangements® most successful...
The President’s Award Goes To…..
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 Mission We All Believe In
A few years ago I decided that Edible Arrangements® needed a new mission statement. The mission statement had to be simple, easy to remember...
The Edible Arrangements® Website Keeps Getting Better
The World of Edible Arrangements™ is unique, fresh and beautiful. There are always a lot of new products, promotions and site enhancements that make...
Breaking Barriers – One Store at a Time
When I first started Edible Arrangements® in 1999 in a corner of my flower shop in East Haven, I never dreamed that we would...
Walking With a Purpose
In my last entry I spoke about the Detroit area Edible Arrangements franchisees who are passionately involved with charitable causes in their communities. This...
Franchising Is a Family Affair
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...
Managing Your Way To The Top
What does it take to be number one – the top in business or field of expertise? Some may say it is luck. That...
Becoming a Beloved Brand
What does it mean to be a beloved brand, and why is it important? What is it that makes some brands almost iconic in...
A Teacher’s Gift
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...
The American Opportunity -Part 1
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...
The American Opportunity- Part 2
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’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
The Immigrant Learning Center in Malden, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, assists immigrants and refugees by providing free English classes. The center recognizes that...
A California Success Story
Franchisees like Larry help make the Edible Arrangements franchise a success. Bringing decades of knowledge and experience to the table, Larry is someone who...
Franchising: A Family Affair
I never cease to be amazed by the ways in which peoples’ lives are positively impacted by becoming part of the Edible Arrangements franchise....
Welcoming a Naval Veteran to the Edible Arrangements Franchise System
Here at Edible Arrangements, we hold those who serve our great nation in very high regard, and are honored whenever a former member of...
Making the Multi-Unit Leap
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...
Passion for the Product Is Where It All Begins
As I’ve said before, passion –intelligent passion - for everything you do is the name of the game if you want to be a...
Taking the Short Road to Multi-Unit Ownership
Very often, the franchisees who are the most successful are the ones who allow their dedication and desire to lead the way, and insist...
Raising the WOW Factor in the Sunshine State
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...
The Sweet Taste of Success
I always feel so proud when one of our franchisees gets called upon to participate in an educational business event. I am a big...
Edible Arrangements Again Ranked as One of the Top Franchises
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...
Best of the Web
Edible Arrangement’s website has been named to the Internet Retailer Hot 100 list for 2012. This award singled-out EdibleArrangements.com for its use of the...
Encouraging People to Donate Blood to the American Red Cross
Summer is the season for spending time outdoors, enjoying our families, and taking much needed vacations. Unfortunately, the need for blood donations never takes...
National Promotions Designed to Dovetail with Local Efforts for the Most Impact.
This summer, Edible Arrangements is running a “Random Acts of Happiness” campaign encouraging people to perform little - or not so little – acts...
Making a Mission Statement Come to Life: Edible Arrangements Sixth Annual Convention
Two weeks ago Edible Arrangements® held its sixth annual convention in Las Vegas, NV, our first one since we simplified our mission statement. Like...
Edible Arrangements Ranked in The Franchise Times
Despite what the Franchise Times calls “the Great Recession,” Edible Arrangements shot up their Top 200 Systems list, from 163 last year to 150...
Edible Arrangements Signs Master Franchisee Agreement in Turkey
New Franchisee to Open 15 Locations Throughout Turkey in Next Five Years
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in...
The Boss-Bouquets That Bear Fruit
I WAS born in Pakistan and came to the United States in 1981, when I was 11. My grandfather owned a farm in Pakistan...
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) ‘Brands’ Hotest Retailer
BusinessWire - The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has announced the winner of its 2010 "Hot Retailer" award, which recognizes innovative retail concepts...
Edible Arrangements to Open 1,000th Store
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...
Spotted: Tariq Farid on Fox Business’ Varney&Co with Stuart Varney
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...
Spotted: Tariq Farid and Edible Arrangements® Featured on Forbes.com
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...
Happy 15th Birthday Edible Arrangements®
Edible Arrangements® is celebrating its 15th Birthday and we are so excited to share what we've been up to! In 15 short years, Edible...
Living Up to Our Own Standards: A Special Valentine’s Day Message
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...
Fruit Summit 2013: Third Time Around
Fruit Summit: An event in which a select group of Edible Arrangements® franchisees and corporate team members engage in strategic discussions in a small...
Farid Foundation Donates $100,000 to Yale School of Medicine
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 Cares™ Fund Provides Support to Store Employees
Edible Arrangements® President and CEO Tariq Farid and COO Kamran Farid recently announced the launch of our company’s Edible Cares™ Fund - a yearly...
Edible Arrangements® Expands Corporate Office Campus
The Edible Arrangements® corporate offices in Wallingford, Conn. began a new stage of expansion last fall, with the purchase of a 23,057-square-foot commercial building...
Edible Arrangements Doubles Veteran Discount
Dec. 1, 2011 -- Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today that it has doubled its veteran's discount from...
Beijing Welcomes Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, has expanded its international presence to China with the opening of its first store...
Edible Arrangements Announces New Riverside, CA Design & Distribution Center
Local Economy Benefits As Facility Opens Serving Over 900 Retail Locations in the US and Canada -
WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible...
Inc. Fruit Bouquets in Every Time Zone
By Nicole Carter July 14, 2011
How do you keep a smooth supply chain when you sell perishable goods on an international scale? Edible Arrangements's...
It’s Official… Meet Our New Agency Partners
We’re thrilled to officially announce that we’ve chosen creative powerhouse The Richards Group as our new creative advertising agency, and industry leader Horizon Media...
Edible Arrangements® and IFA’s FranCamp 2013
Edible Arrangements® was a proud supporter and sponsor of FranCamp 2013, the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Digital Marketing & Technology Best Practices Conference, held...
5 Questions With Mike Portanova, Real Estate Manager
Our “5 Questions With” blog segment gives you the inside scoop on the inner workings of Edible Arrangements® by bringing you an exclusive look...
Window Shoppers Rejoice: Our Newest Signage Kits Are Now in Stores!
Merchandising our storefronts is a huge opportunity for us to engage with Guests, whether they are driving by or walking in. And, with such...
Edible Arrangements® is Now on Instagram
At Edible Arrangements®, we are invested in using social media as an important part of our overall brand strategy. The latest social platform we’re...
Wowing China with Edible Arrangements!
Three months ago I made a return visit to Beijing after being away for eight years. As soon as I stepped off the plane...
Love at First Sight
It was only 3 short years ago that Dr. Fausto Petruzziello approached my brother Kamran and I with a proposal to bring the Edible...
There is Nothing Small about Small Business
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...
Giving Back Puts You Ahead
Have you ever been so moved by a special person that you become so grateful that there are people like them in this world....
Amazing Store Owners In Batons Rouge, LA
Two days ago I was in Louisiana visiting some of our stores. After I left New Orleans I made my way to Baton Rouge;...
Ignatius and Kimberly with Edible Arrangements®
Father and daughter team Ignatius and Kimberly have recently signed an agreement to open their third Edible Arrangements store. This new location will be...
Hat’s Off to Texas
As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, and now Edible Arrangements is getting bigger in the Lone Star state as well with 2...
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