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Tariq Farid is the owner and CEO of Edible Arrangements International Inc. |
'''Tariq Farid''' is an [[entrepreneur]] who is the owner and CEO of Edible Arrangements International Inc. |
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In 2008 he was recognized as Best Entrepreneur of the Year by the [[International Franchise Association]].<ref>[http://www.franchise.org/franchise-news-detail.aspx?id=43978 FRANCHISE GROUP NAMES ENTERPRISING BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR], International Franchise Association press release, February 16, 2009</ref> |
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== CEO and President Edible Arrangements == |
== CEO and President Edible Arrangements == |
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Edible Arrangements featured on the [[CNBC]] program “The Big Idea” |
Edible Arrangements featured on the [[CNBC]] program “The Big Idea” |
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== References == |
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Occupation(s) | CEO Edible Arrangements CEO Netsolace Inc. |
Tariq Farid is an entrepreneur who is the owner and CEO of Edible Arrangements International Inc.
In 2008 he was recognized as Best Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association.[1]
CEO and President Edible Arrangements
March 1999 — Present (10 years)
Edible Arrangements International, Inc. "Edible Arrangements" was launched by Tariq Farid in 1999 in East Haven, Connecticut. Edible Arrangements is a franchise concepts which specializes in creating delicious fruit designs filled with fresh strawberries, pineapple, grapes, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, bananas and pears. Arrangements are are available in a variety of styles and sizes. They are perfect for any occasion from happy birthday, thank you, congratulations and sympathy to business events, client gifts and employee appreciation. Each arrangement is made to order and all ingredients are natural, no preservatives or sweeteners are used.
The company began franchising in 2001 and has since grown to over 850 stores throughout United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and U.A.E.
President Netsolace, Inc.
January 2001 — Present (8 years)
Netsolace, Inc. was founded to create simple to use, yet highly advanced franchise software solutions for every aspect of the franchise industry. Netsolace has franchise software solutions that will astound your franchisees and keep every department of your corporate team armed with valuable and profitable information.
Tariq Farid Achivements
IFA Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009
CEO Tariq Farid featured in INC magazine 2008
Tariq Farid featured on the MSNBC program “Your Business"
Edible Arrangements featured on the CNBC program “The Big Idea”
Notes
- ^ FRANCHISE GROUP NAMES ENTERPRISING BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR, International Franchise Association press release, February 16, 2009