Just over ten years ago, Rory was a Pharmaceutical Sales Trainer and his wife Hillary was a 6th grade science and math teacher. They were happy with their careers and lives, but had an entrepreneurial itch and dreamed of being small business owners.
While in the process of researching several other business opportunities, Rory happened to receive a thank you gift from a client one day — an Edible Arrangement. The impact of that gift was lasting!
As everyone knows, there’s just something special about an Edible Arrangements that really WOWS people!
For Rory and Hillary, the idea of owning a business that provides beautiful and delicious, yet healthy, treats was intriguing. They loved the thought of being in a business where they could make people happy everyday — and help make life’s special occasions even sweeter!
After a thoughtful discussion, Rory and Hillary knew that Edible Arrangements store ownership was the opportunity they had been looking for and contacted Edible Arrangements corporate offices to start the process.
They learned that Edible Arrangement franchisees benefit from a ready-made business infrastructure that has been proven successful, as well as support from the Edible Arrangements’ corporate office.
In 2005, the couple became Edible Arrangements franchisees when they opened their first store was in Plainveiw, New York, which is located on Long Island.
They hit the ground running, tailoring their store to the specific needs of their local community.
With the hard work they put in, they experienced very early success. So much so that barely a year later, they opened another store in Port Washington, New York!
Now, 10 years later, the couple has three successful Edible Arrangements stores. With a decade of small business experience under their belts, they have eagerly signed on for another decade of Edible Arrangements store ownership.
The secret to their success?
In addition to wonderful products and the benefit of support from Edible Arrangements’ corporate offices, Rory and Hillary believe that their success stems from a few simple things: they love what they do and are passionate about it, they work hard, they are attentive to their local community.
They love being involved with their local community and sponsor as many community events and charities as possible. They also maintain Kosher Certification for their stores.
One final secret to their success is that Rory and Hillary listen to and support their team! They follow the philosophy that they can empower every team member to be a manager and to satisfy their guests. Rory and Hillary promote from within whenever possible and several of their team members and managers have been with them since the day they opened their first store in July of 2005!
The Facebook page for Hillary and Rory’s Edible Arrangements stores can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edible-Arrangements-of-Plainview-Port-Washington-and-Hicksville-NY/652195021554199 and they can be followed on Twitter at @EdibleSweetLife.
If you are interested in learning more about being a small business owner with Edible Arrangements, call us at 1-888-727-4358 or visit: https://www.ediblearrangements.com/franchiseopportunities/
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