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MULTI-UNIT Buyer’s Guide FOOD Fast Franchise Facts Rankings: Franchising Since: 1991 • Ranked #1 in its category  on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 six years in a row, this opportunity has never been more attractive. Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 484 OPPORTUNITY Description At Edible Arrangements®, We Know Fruit®. Our innovative and beautiful fresh fruit bouquets, tantalizing chocolate dipped fruit, fresh fruit juices, smoothies, and salads are “wowing” people all over the world. With over 1,100 retail locations in 14 countries, Edible Arrangements® continues to grow by offering multi-unit opportunities. SITE LOCATION Assistance Site selection is strategically planned through demographic modeling technology to help you find the best location. An indemand retail center with a high amount of foot traffic is ideal for an Edible Arrangements store. Total Franchise Operating Units: 1,101 Capital Investment: $150,000-$300,000 • Named one of the Top  10 hottest retail concepts by the International Council of Shopping Centers in 2010. Franchise Fee (per unit): $20,000-$30,000 Royalty Fee (per unit): 5% Advertising Fee (per unit): 2% • Named one of the “10  Most Promising Franchises for 2011” by Inc. Magazine. Earnings Claims: Yes Build-Out Options: Yes Available Territories: US Demographics Contact Our loyal customer base consists largely of women who are working professionals, time-starved, and looking for unique solutions for gifting and entertaining. • Recently ranked #9 on the  “Top 20 Franchises to Start” by Forbes.com. Eric O’ Connor VP of Franchise Development (888) 727-4258 eoconnor@ ediblearrangements.com www.EAFranchise.com • On Inc. Magazine’s “Top  500 Fastest-Growing private companies in America” for the 6th year in a row. Qualifications • $500,000 net worth • Prepared to invest $250,000  JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER. • Systemwide double-digit sales increases three consecutive years • Named one of the “10 Most Promising Franchises for 2011” by Inc. Magazine • Ranked #1 in category six years in a row on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Join us as a multi-unit franchise owner at eafranchise.com/muo, or call our Development Team at 1-888-727-4258. franchise opportunity ©2012 Edible Arrangements, LLC. This is not an offering to purchase a franchise. Offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only. Edible Arrangements International, Inc. 95 Barnes Road Wallingford, CT 06492. MN File No. F-4928. MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2012 39