Entrepreneur Award - Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements® has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special- from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and clientgifts. Their bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit and gourmet dipping fudge in a variety of stunning displays.  

Dennis and Laurie Jolicoeur own and operate two with the possibility of a third location of Edible Arrangements® stores in Pinellas County. Their stores are located at Bay Pointe Plaza, 5165 34th St. S., in St Petersburg, and the Shoppes at Park Place, 7056 US-19 N., the Gateway to Pinellas County. A third store in the Largo/Clearwater area is being considered for opening in the 4th quarter of 2009.

 

Dennis and Laurie contribute their success to three factors:

1.  The Edible Arrangements® Franchise is a sound concept

2.  They have trained their staff to always put the customer first and back it up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee

3.  They have a strong commitment to give back to the community by donating to most schools and churches in the area, along with other organizations in the community