Let's Meet The IFA's 2009 Entreprenuer Of The Year, Tariq Farid!

                                                                                                                                                     

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, recently.

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.

In my exclusive interview with Tariq, I got to know him a little,  and he's a driven entrepreneur....