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Edible Arrangements International Honors Corporate Staff

Leader in fresh fruit arrangements recognizes top achievers; Project Manager Amy Wietmarschen receives Pineapple Super Star Award and new car

"We will build company stores since we now can afford it."

After selling over 1,000 franchise locations, Edible Arrangements CEO Tariq Farid says the chain will push out company stores.

Edible Arrangements Defies Capitalism

According to experts, the Connecticut-based franchise chain, consisting of franchises that skewer pieces of fruit into strange floral-like bouquets, has defied all modern economic models by growing for over ten years despite any discernible consumer appeal.

Entrepreneur of the Year Gala Held over the Weekend

Ernst & Young held its multi-million dollar, invitation-only, annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award gala last Saturday in California, recognizing exceptional owners or managers running  American high-growth companies.