CEO Tariq Farid

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our company reached a huge milestone yesterday. We opened our 1,000th Edible Arrangements store yesterday, April 4, in Cranston, RI. Even though it was...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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® 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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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

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,...

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

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....

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...

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...

Leigh and Luis own the Edible Arrangements store at 2910 Tittabawassee Rd in Saginaw, Michigan (989-497-1002), and have just signed an agreement to open...

I never expected it to turn out this way. I never expected Edible Arrangements to become an international brand with over 1,000 stores across...

Edible Arrangements’ first location in the Republic of India opened its doors on November 10, 2011. Partners Hiten and Avinash signed a Master Franchisee...

One of my favorite topics to write about is the incredible franchisees who own Edible Arrangements stores. I get so inspired when I speak...

Those of you who have read many of my previous blog entries know that I strongly believe that anyone can live their dreams so...