Edible Arrangements franchises have been popping up across North America at an average of one a week since the first of the year, with more than 20 new locations opening for business through the end of April.
The growth pace, which will significantly increase through spring and summer, has allowed the fresh-fruit franchise to surpass the 1,000 mark for locations now open with another 100 under development and scheduled to open by the end of the year.
“We are thrilled to welcome so many new franchise partners into the Edible Arrangements network,” says founder and CEO Tariq Farid. “Not only are we helping these entrepreneurs pursue their own American dream, but we are giving our loyal customers even greater access to our fresh products.”
Of the new openings, 12 are Edible To Go, the new on-the-go concept, which features takeout treats such as fresh fruit smoothies, fruit salads, fruit parfaits and an assortment of chocolate dipped fruit.
“Thanks to the popularity of the Edible To Go locations, more and more of our customers can now enjoy Edible Arrangements at a moment’s notice, whether it’s picking up a fresh treat or having an arrangement made while they wait,” Farid says. “We could not be more pleased with how 2012 has started.”
Since January, Edible Arrangements has opened new locations in these U.S. and Canadian cities:
- Mesa, AZ (Edible To Go)
- Columbus, OH (Edible To Go)
- Chesapeake, VA
- Minneapolis, MN (Edible To Go)
- Stow, OH (Edible To Go)
- Elizabethtown, KY (Edible To Go)
- Wichita Falls, TX
- New Hartford, NY (Edible To Go)
- Elkridge, MD (Edible To Go)
- Owings Mills, MD (Edible To Go)
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Edible To Go)
- Denver, CO
- Houston, TX
- Howard Beach, NY (Edible To Go)
- Southington, CT
- Northbrook, IL
- Cranston, RI (Edible To Go)
- Granger, IN (Edible To Go)
- Orlando, FL
- Vancouver, BC
- Kingston, ON
