Edible Arrangements’ Tariq Farid Named 2009 Entrepreneur Of The Year

Franchising.com:

Today, Edible Arrangements(R) President and CEO Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its “Entrepreneur of the Year” during its 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. IFA’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is currently building a successful business venture, demonstrates innovative management skills in a franchise that has been in operation at least three years and is active in their community.

The pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, Edible Arrangements, under the direction of Tariq Farid, has grown to more than 870 stores in 48 states and five countries, including Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Farid has demonstrated a commitment to offering his franchise partners unparalleled technology, national brand recognition, and training/support, resulting in a 97 percent customer retention rate.

As a recipient of this award, Farid joins a distinguished list of past honorees, including Fred DeLuca of Subway Restaurants, Anthony DeSio of Mail Boxes Etc. and John Hewitt of Liberty Tax Service.

“The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well throughout the International Franchise Association, and it is a great honor to receive this recognition from my peers,” said Farid. “This award is a result of our franchisees relentless daily efforts in providing customers with a high-quality product and outstanding customer service every day.”

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