Incredibly Edible Delites
Floral gift 'bouquets' made of fresh fruit
FruitFlowers HAS TAKEN OVER Incredibly Edible Delites IS NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Susan Ellman and Ellen Davis began Incredibly Edible Delites Inc. in 1984 out of their own kitchens. What started out as a party idea'a 'floral' bouquet made of fresh-cut fruit'turned into an alternative to sending flowers. Within a year, the partners had moved Incredibly Edible Delites out of their homes; the first franchise location opened in 1993 in Westville, New Jersey. The floral bouquets make unique centerpieces or gifts, suitable for hospital gifts, birthdays, anniversaries or any gift occasion. All fruits are preservative-free and ready to eat.
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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
How much does it cost to open a Incredibly Edible Delites Franchises?
Total Investment: $100,000-$150,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K
How to contact Incredibly Edible Delites
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Incredibly Edible Delites Inc.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
One Summit Ave.
Broomall,
PA
19008
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Phone: (610)353-8844
Fax: (610)359-9188
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Incredibly Edible Delites News
Ad Age's 2006 Marketer Of The Year
IT'S BEEN A fruitful road
for the sister-in-law duo of
Ellen Davis, 56, and Susan
Ellman, 54, who came up
with the idea for floral fruit
and vegetable arrangements
back in 1984. The
two co-founders turned
their small business into a
chain of 34 Incredibly
Edible Delites stores now
bei... more
3 On Your Side: Edible Mother's Day Bouquets
With Mother's Day just days away, many are looking for that perfect gift for mom. If you thought that bouquets have to be made with flowers, think again. 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan put edible bouquets to a taste test.
At Rosa International Middle School in Cherry Hill, teachers tossed ... more
Women Become Their Own Boss
After 30 years in the corporate world, Wendy Ducatte is finally doing what she loves -- and she's the boss.
Ducatte started a Florida-based business called Incredibly Edible Delites, which turns fruit into flowers.
"We thought it would be hard, very difficult and very challenging,... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Incredibly Edible Delites open? 1985
When did Incredibly Edible Delites start Franchising? 1993
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Expansion Plans
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
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Training & Support
Training
The training program includes all facets of shop operations including hands-on instruction in the creation of our designs. During the three-week program, training includes:
* FruitFlowers design training
* Purchasing
* Organization of delivery system
* Order taking
* Staff development
* Management techniques
* Bookkeeping procedures
* Advertising and marketing
* Public relations plan
Support
As a FruitFlowers® Franchise Partner you get:
* Intensive hands-on training at our Philadelphia based facility covering everything from product creation to staff development
* Site selection, facility layout and design assistance
* Extensive marketing and public relations support, including a customized webstore on FruitFlowers.com®
* Our National Franchise Conference held annually in a selected location
Best of all, you get the exclusive use in your territory of the most respected name in the business - FruitFlowers! Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Business Operations
18% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6
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Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Marketing skills Desire to grow a business
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Incredibly Edible Delites Inc.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
One Summit Ave.
Broomall,
PA
19008
Phone: (610)353-8844
Fax: (610)359-9188
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