Podcast appearances and mentions of Tariq Farid

Somia Farid Silber in October stepped into the top spot at Edible. At just 31 years old, she's now leading the parent company of Edible Arrangements, a business her father, Tariq Farid, began when she was 6 years old. After serving as president for the past two years, she's now on a mission to continue redefining Edible as a top-tier hybrid retail experience. She has big plans to target a coming generation of consumers and grow Edible's market present through a variety of ways. She joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss the journey and what's ahead for the category pioneer.

Send us a textEdible Brands was founded in 1999 by Tariq Farid, and the company has revolutionized the gifting industry by merging the innovation of a powerful e-commerce platform with locally owned brick-and-mortar locations worldwide. The brand's expansive footprint and delivery network sets it apart. Edible can deliver to 80% of U.S. households in an hour. Seeking to ensure that the brand was truly meeting the expectations and demands of an increasingly busy consumer, Edible recently launched a new brand within its portfolio: FreshFruit.com, a direct-to-consumer fruit delivery service. Ease of ordering, quality, and a frictionless experience are designed to enhance relationships with consumers while strengthening emotional loyalty.Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Lindsey Servold, Director of Marketing at Edible Brands. Servold's role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to drive brand growth and enhance market presence. This includes managing integrated marketing strategies and overseeing the execution to help propel the company's goals and vision forward. In this interview, Servold shares more about the new FreshFruit.com brand, growing emotional loyalty through delivering quality and delight, and investing in world-class technology in-house. 

Tariq Farid built Edible Brands from a single store in 1999 into a flourishing franchise empire that today has nearly 1,000 stores. Now he and his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who is also now Edible's president, are rebranding, expanding and plotting the company's future. At this year's Atlanta Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, the two sat down with Tom Singh, a managing director and senior resident director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, to discuss the company's founding, flourishing and future.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Tariq Farid, Founder and CEO of Edible, which includes the iconic brand, Edible Arrangements. Listen on... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uIB9Gc Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Rn7FYd Connect with Tariq: LinkedIn:   / tariqfarid   Website: ediblearrangements.com Connect with us:

Great Quotes in Franchising - The Franchise Secret: Do whatever this guy says! - This Great Quote in Franchise Podcast comes from Tariq Farid. Tariq Farid is an American entrepreneur who is the owner and CEO of Edible Arrangements International Inc. In 2009 he was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association.

Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements, tells José Díaz-Balart how his business bloomed beyond his imagination, and how his family's search for the American Dream was the leading force in expanding Edible Arrangements from one flower shop to more than 1,000 franchises across the U.S and Canada.

Last week we met with Scott Greenberg, author of The Wealthy Franchisee…Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar.  Fueled with over 10 years’ experience as a multi-unit, award-winning franchise owner (Edible Arrangements) whose operation won international recognition: “Best Customer Service” and “Manager of the Year.  Today we are going to play our interview we did many years ago with Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements.  Since having Tariq on our show, Edible Arrangements has grown by leaps and bounds.  Nevertheless, the show is a timeless interview with this amazing entrepreneur and franchise.  Hot of the Press Edible Arrangements is expanding into the #music category because they have seen how successful it's been when paired with their gift and treat options. And this new category brings Edible Arrangements one step closer to becoming a one-stop-shop gifting experience for their customers. Edible Arrangements is kicking off Edible Music with a partnership with Grammy and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. and his new #holiday album. Customers can now purchase his album, or one of the four other holiday albums, through edible.com.   Learn more about Edible Music, via QSR magazine: https://lnkd.in/d9bYY73  

People have been predicting the “Death of the Main Street” since the 80s but for many franchises, brick and mortar stores are key in engaging with the community that they serve. Tariq Farid, Founder, and CEO of Edible Arrangements know the power of connecting with your local area. As he explains later in this episode, he’s “built his brand on local engagement.” We open our conversation with Tariq by diving into his professional background. He shares how he learned about franchises and the importance of process from working at McDonald’s and Burger King as a teenager. Tariq then discusses how he started Edible Arrangements and how they’ve always been guided by their mission statement to “Wow you.” We chat about seizing the opportunity before Tariq unpacks what he’s been doing to innovate with his company. Reflecting on his experience at the helm, we ask Tariq about how he handled the 2008 recession compared with the current COVID crisis. His answer highlights how pivoting your business and developing the right marketing approach can help you thrive during difficult times. We touch on the valuable role that young team members play in reaching customers, differences between local and digital advertising, and why, after researching its health benefits, Tariq is stepping into the CBD industry. Near the end of the episode, Tariq provides listeners with his take on leadership and the common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when they franchise their business. Tune in to hear more from the wildly successful head of the Edible Brand. Key Points From This Episode:Tariq shares details on his background and how he grew his company.Having the confidence to push your company forward, despite the naysayers.How Tariq’s products connect with people and American gift-giving culture.Guiding your company with a strong mission statement.Seeking advice; there are always people who are willing to help.Learning early on that every production requires a process.Tariq’s experience turning his business into a franchise. Building customer retention by always doing more than is expected.What Tariq is doing to reinvent his company while retaining its core product line.Comparing Tariq’s response to the 2008 recession and our current COVID crisis.Why Tariq relies on his younger staff to understand many of his customers. The importance of local marketing to Edible Arrangements’ success.How the digital landscape has shifted customer behavior.Hear about Edible Arrangements’ franchise system and data tools.Exploring Tariq’s move into the CBD industry with Incredible Edibles.The so-called “Death of the Main Street,” and Tariq’s take on the state of franchising.Why Tariq is focused on the two Ds — digital and delivery.Common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when they franchise their business.Tariq’s leadership philosophy and the benefit of working with talented people.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tariq Farid Tariq Farid on LinkedInTariq Farid on TwitterEdible ArrangementsThe FounderMcDonald’s Burger KingMichael H. SeidRob Reed on LinkedInRob Reed on TwitterClicks 2 Bricks

Christine Lagorio-Chafkin talks to Tariq Farid, CEO and Founder of Edible Arrangements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Lagorio-Chafkin talks to Tariq Farid, founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, about mentorship, growing a business with a franchise model and how his company has handled the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19.

According to a 2019 Nielson Audio Today report, 272 million American adults listen to radio each week. Today’s guest broadcast media trailblazer Jay Meyers has been at the forefront of this powerful and ever changing market for over 30 years. From on air personality to senior management and bankruptcy trustee, Jay’s had direct involvement or oversight of nearly 200 markets and over 1000 different stations in the US and internationally during his unparalleled career. As owner of Broadcast Management & Technology, LLC, Jay works with businesses to help them navigate rough seas. Today, Host Cynthia Cintron and Jay Meyers will discuss problem solving, multitasking, exit strategies and more.In our trending tip, we dive a little deeper into how to manage challenges in business. Do you view unexpected changes as a threat or an opportunity? Tariq Farid, owner of Edible Arrangements faced this question when in 2016 California legalized recreational marijuana and the term edibles took on a whole new unwelcome meaning, And we;ll dive into the fishbowl. Lot’s to get to so Let’s fire it up!

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, March 25, 2020. In the news this week: College Hunks Hauling Junk, Nick Friedman Papa John's, Marvin Boakye 7-Eleven, Joe DePinto Aaron's Self Esteem Brands, Chuck Runyon CD One Price Cleaners, Rafiq Karimi Jr Blue Frog Plumbing + Drain, Thomas Dougherty Naranga, Tariq Farid    

Our fourth episode from the 2019 How I Built This Summit features Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements. In a live conversation with Guy, Tariq talks about flowers, fruit, and family—and how he wouldn't be where he is without the sacrifices and support of the people he loves the most. We'll be releasing more episodes from the Summit in the new year, so keep checking your podcast feed!

Somia Farid Silber is the Vice President of eCommerce for Edible Brands, the franchise known worldwide for its Edible Arrangements brand.  Somia has literally grown up in franchising and still loves Wowing the customers and Wowing the franchisees! She shares some great ideas about growing via the brand’s 1000+ locations partnered with an eCommerce strategy.   Thanks to Social Joey, Intrepid Direct, and AnswerConnect.   

Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements, joins the program to discuss his newest venture, Incredible Edibles, an end-to-end CBD product business that will farm, process and sell CBD food products through a franchise model. Tariq reveals why he decided to start Incredible Edibles, the benefits of CBD for consumers, and the potential economic impact of the industry. 

Edible Arrangements founder Tariq Farid turned a single flower shop selling creative fruit baskets into a multimillion dollar global business with 1,200+ franchisees. An immigrant from Pakistan who moved to the United States when he was 13 years old, he responds to recent rhetoric around immigration and says diversity is key to America's strength. He shares the lessons learned from his first job working at McDonalds and calls for more recognition of small business owners by leaders in Washington. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN.

How does giving back to your community result in an international empire with over 1200 locations? Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements grew up with very little money - but also with an entrepreneurial spirit and a wise mother who taught him the power of keeping your customers happy. He’s used that guidance to go the extra mile and “Wow!” every person who buys his fresh fruit bouquets, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. He shares the 5 P's that define every business, the importance of working on your weaknesses first, and the blessings that come when you stop selling and instead, sprinkle generosity to your corner of the world. - Want to be interviewed on the show? Email us hello@dontkeepyourdayjob.com with your 2018 milestones, wins, hurdles, and your bigger goals for 2019! - Come to our 2-day live event in March 2019! https://cathy-heller.teachable.com/p/live-event - Join our list of vendors for our first ever Holiday Shopping List! dontkeepyourdayjob.com/shoppinglist - Grab this week's cheat sheet https://dont-keep-your-day-job.mykajabi.com/tariq-farid - Join a local or virtual meetup group! dontkeepyourdayjob.com/meetup-groups - Thanks LeTote! LeTote.com, code DreamJob for 20% off your first month - Thank you Talkspace! Talkspace.com/dreamjob, code dreamjob for $45 off your first month - Thanks Slack! Slack.com - Thanks Skillshare! 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents at Skillshare.com/dreamjob

Tariq Farid was only 13 when his family moved from Pakistan to Connecticut. He started working at a flower shop to make money, and he opened his own at 17. Farid is the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements. He cornered a market that no one knew even existed: baskets of fruits cut up and carved to look like giant flower bouquets. Today, his business has 900 franchises across 9 countries, bringing in more than half a billion dollars in sales each year. It hasn’t all been easy. He’s had to contend with everything from disgruntled franchisees to conspiracy theories and racist online trolling. But his unwavering optimism has pushed him through struggles from the very beginning.

Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements, shares how he got Edible Arrangements off the ground, innovated tech to support the business and the ethos that guides his company.

When Tariq Farid was 12, he emigrated from Pakistan to the U.S. – and quickly found a job at a local flower shop. Eventually he opened his own shop, which eventually led to the crazy idea to make flower bouquets out of fruit. Edible Arrangements has now bloomed into a franchise of nearly 1300 locations with an annual revenue of $600 million. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," how the Seattle-based clothing company, Five12, is making athletic wear out of used coffee grounds.

This episode features an interview with Tariq Farid, CEO and Founder of Edible Arrangements International, Inc. Tariq shares his story of how he came to found Edible Arrangements, and the importance of the "wow factor" in building a business.  To learn more about  Edible Arrangements visit  https://www.ediblearrangements.com/  To learn more about Workforce Alliance and the services they provide, visit www.workforcealliance.biz 

FranTech attendees Anthony Antonicello, Business Development Manager at Delivra and Jillian Koeneman, Vice President of Marketing at Ben's Soft Pretzels share several of their key lessons learned during their attendance. This was Jillian's second attendance at FranTech. Some of Jillian's takeaways came from Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Social Commentator, Creative Director and Founder, Thinque and Tariq Farid, Founder and CEO, Edible Arrangements International. You can find much of what she learned via her #FranTech tweets. https://twitter.com/Jillianmk Anthony attended FranTech for the first time as a sponsor and attendee. New to franchising and IFA, he learned that there are "lots of opportunities to work with franchises and that franchising is a welcoming community".

Tariq Farid founder CEO Edible Arrangements is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. What started as a flower shop blossoms into a company with 1300 plus franchises and more than 450 million in annual revenue. Constantly on the path of innovation Farid is the epitome of an entrepreneur. He even developed his own processes and many of the software systems for running the franchises.

“Putting fruit in baskets” is a unique aspect of the $12-billion gifting industry, and because it’s new and different, it gets lots of interest from prospective franchisees because they can easily see themselves operating the business. That’s the first step in a franchise sale, says Tariq Farid. CEO of Edible Arrangements. The prospect has to feel he or she can operate the business.

Shep Hyken interviews Tariq Farid, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Edible Arrangements International. Tariq is a customer service “fanatic” that has created his success by building a customer service organization. He started the first Edible Arrangements store in 1999 and has grown into more than 1,200 stores worldwide. Listen as Tariq describes how to build a world-class customer service company and how you can too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices