Tariq Farid

Current

• President at Netsolace, Inc.
• CEO and President at Edible Arrangements International, Inc.
• CEO & President at Edible Arrangements

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Past

• President at Netsolace, Inc.

Education

• Albertus Magnus College

Recommended

7 people have recommended Tariq

Connections

168 connections

Industry

Retail

Websites

• My Company
• My Company

Tariq Farid’s Summary

Founder & CEO of Edible Arrangements in 1999, Founder and President of Netsolace, Inc.

Tariq Farid’s Specialties:

Franchise

Tariq Farid’s Experience

• President

  Netsolace, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)

  Netsolace, Inc. was founded to create simple to use, yet highly advanced franchise software solutions for every aspect of the franchise industry. Since our start in 2001 we have developed a library of franchise software modules that allow us to provide fully-integrated, end-to-end custom solutions for the vast majority of companies involved in franchising and retailing. Whether you are a new franchisor or you’ve just signed your 5,000th unit, Netsolace® has franchise software solutions that will astound your franchisees and keep every department of your corporate team armed with valuable and profitable information.

• CEO and President

  Edible Arrangements International, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Retail industry)

  March 1999 — Present (10 years 9 months)

  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 guaranteed fresh and 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. Edible Arrangements has over 800 plus stores. For move information go to https://www.ediblearrangements.com or by calling 1-877-DO-FRUIT

• CEO & President

  Edible Arrangements

  (Privately Held; Retail industry)

  1999 — Present (10 years )

• President

  Netsolace, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2001 — September 2009 (8 years 9 months)

  Netsolace, Inc. was founded to create simple to use, yet highly advanced franchise software solutions for every aspect of the franchise industry. Since our start in 2001 we have developed a library of franchise software modules that allow us to provide fully-integrated, end-to-end custom solutions for the vast majority of companies involved in franchising and retailing. Whether you are a new franchisor or you’ve just signed your 5,000th unit, 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’s Education

• Albertus Magnus College

  none , 1989 — 1991

Additional Information

Tariq Farid’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Company

Tariq Farid’s Interests:

New Web Technology, Management books, Community events and Soccer

Tariq Farid’s Groups:

International Franchise Association (IFA),Muslim Business Alliance of Connecticut (MBA),Salma K Farid Academy www.skfacademy.org,

•    Franchise Professionals
•    IFA - International Franchise Association
•    Franchise Executives
•    Franchise Sales

Tariq Farid’s Honors:

• IFA Entrepreneur of the Year Award - 2009
• Ranked 49th in Entrepreneur 29th Franchise 500 Mag in 2008,
• Ranked 27th in Entrepreneur mag Hot 100 , a list of America’s top fast-growth businesses in 2008,
• Ranked 12th in Entrepreneur Mag’s Fastest Growing Franchise in 2008,

• Ranked 56th in Entrepreneur’s 28th Annual Franchise 500 Top 100 co's in 2007,
• Ranked 139th in Inc. 5000 – the fastest growing private companies in America in 2007,
• Ranked 3rd in Inc. 5000 –Top companies by industry Food & Beverage in 2007,

• Ranked 4th in Inc. Mag’s 5000 the fastest growing private companies in America in 2006,
• Ranked 180th in Entrepreneur’s 27th Annual Franchise 500 for 2006,
• Ranked 75th in Entrepreneur Mag Fastest Growing Franchise in 2006,

• Ranked 8th on the list of top 50 new franchises by Entrepreneur mag in 2005,
• Ranked 207th in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 in 2005,