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. He is the co-founder of Edible Arrangements, a U.S. based franchising business that specializes in fresh fruit arrangements, melding the concept of fruit baskets with designs inspired by the floral business. He is also the founder of the Kamran Farid Foundation, K Capital Group, and BerryDirect. He currently serves on the Edible Arrangements® Board of Directors, and the Board at Southern Connecticut State University's School of Business.
Early life
He was born in Sahiwal, Pakistan before his family emigrated to the United States of America. He has five siblings from his parents Ghulam and Salma Farid most notable among them,
Tariq Farid
Tariq Farid is an American entrepreneur who is the Founder of Edible Arrangements, Edible Arrangements International Inc.
In 2009 he was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association.Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013. This is because it had been one of the fastest-growing franchises in the US for five consecutive years. It was also named among the Top 100 Internet Retailers in 2015 by the Internet Retailer Magazine.
Philanthropy
Kamran Farid has set up a foundation "Kamran Farid Foundation" that has made a number of donations. He has also donated to a meal program in Branford.